Enable Metered Connections In Windows 8/8.1/10 To Save Internet Bandwidth

Setting a Metered connection in Windows 8/8.1/10

1. Go to the Charms bar (Windows Key + i)
2. Select Change PC Settings.
3. Select Network from the left hand menu.
4. You will get a list of network connections on the right hand pane. ...
5. Set the “Set as metered connection” setting to On.

1. Should metered connection be on or off?
2. How do I fix metered connection in Windows 10?
3. Is metered connection good?
4. What does a metered connection do?

Should metered connection be on or off?

When You Should Set a Connection as Metered

Microsoft says you should set a connection as metered if your Internet service provider limits the data you can use.

How do I fix metered connection in Windows 10?

Metered connections in Windows 10

1. Select Start > Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi > Manage known networks.
2. Select the Wi-Fi network > Properties > turn on Set as metered connection.

Is metered connection good?

In some cases, you aren't charged extra but your connection speed becomes slower until the billing cycle ends. If you have a metered Internet connection, setting your network connection to metered in Windows can help you reduce the amount of data you send and receive.

What does a metered connection do?

A metered network is an internet plan where you pay to use a certain amount of data per month or per day and then pay a fee (usually around $10) for using more than your allotted data. Sometimes there's an option to throttle –– slow down and limit –– your data instead of charging for more data usage.