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Verizon Data Plan Usage by DirecTV Receiver
Is there a way to monitor how much data my DirecTV receiver is using on my Verizon data plan? Would I have to set up a separate Verizon account for the DTV Receiver or is there a device that I can introduce into the WiFI network that can monitor the DTV Receiver usage? I pay for a very expensive unlimited plan that throttles to an unusable 600kbps when I hit 100GB and I've been stunned that I sometimes get throttled one week into my monthly billing cycle with a couple of computer updates and modest internet browsing. I suspect that some of my DTV viewing might be using my Verizon data, but I have no way of knowing that at this time.
sandblaster
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2K Messages
3 years ago
The only thing your receiver would use data for is on demand programs and on demand listings. My understanding is the periodic downloading of listings is the big data user. No, there is no way to monitor how much data the receiver uses unless you can do so through your router. Unless you really need on demand, there is no other reason to connect your receiver to the internet. In fact, it’s highly recommended not to connect it to the internet if you have a capped internet plan.
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litzdog911
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46.7K Messages
3 years ago
Are you watching lots of OnDemand stuff? Normal satellite channels don't use any of your internet.
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Juniper
ACE - Expert
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23.4K Messages
3 years ago
DirecTV is service by satellite, not internet, so internet connected is not required.
Connecting to internet is optional for On Demand. It is highly suggested NOT to do this if you have a metered/data capped connection. Otherwise you are at high risk of eating through your data allowance and getting overage charges, throttled, or low priority depending on your service.
If your DirecTV setup is connected to your Verizon data plan (mobile?) then disconnect it. Menu > Settings & Help > Settings > Internet > Advanced and reset the network defaults (also unplug Ethernet if wired connection).
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