[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":82},["ShallowReactive",2],{"post-the-internet-explained-a-simple-guide-for-everyone":3,"categories":56},{"entry":4},{"id":5,"dateCreated":6,"sectionHandle":7,"title":8,"slug":9,"postContent":10,"date":11,"postSummary":12,"status":13,"author":14,"category":19,"headerImage":20,"seoMetaDescription":50,"seoMetaImage":51,"seoMetaTitle":55},"232020","2026-09-02T11:45:57+02:00","posts","The internet explained: A simple guide for everyone","the-internet-explained-a-simple-guide-for-everyone","\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Have you ever wondered what the small print means when signing up for an internet package, and how it could affect you?\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">We usually don’t take the time to read through the terms and conditions of the services we subscribe to, often because they contain jargon that can be difficult to understand.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">But don’t worry. We’re going to break some common internet terms down using everyday language and without the technical jargon.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong>Acceptable Use P\u003C/strong>\u003Cstrong>olicy\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">An Acceptable Use Policy is designed to prevent excessive or abusive use of a shared network while maintaining an acceptable level of service for all subscribers. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Simply put, it helps ensure that everyone has a similar experience, regardless of the package they’re on. The policy protects all clients, from light users to those who use larger amounts of data.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">We encourage clients to read the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.afrihost.com/page/acceptable-use-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">policy\u003C/a> carefully and send any questions to aup@afrihost.com.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong>Throttling\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Throttling reduces the overall speed of your internet connection across all services.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Regardless of the speed of your package, your connection will run at a reduced speed while throttling is in effect. Throttling is applied to individual users based on their overall usage during a given month. Usage thresholds vary depending on the package and network, so be sure to check the specific \u003Ca href=\"https://www.afrihost.com/page/acceptable-use-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">thresholds\u003C/a> that apply to your service before signing up.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ctable>\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cem>Please note: Throttling does not apply to our fibre \u003C/em>\u003Cem>\u003Ca href=\"https://help.afrihost.com/entry/pure-uncapped-fibre-experience-explained\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">packages\u003C/a>\u003C/em>\u003Cem>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003C/tbody>\u003C/table>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cbr>\u003C/strong>\u003Cstrong>Shaping\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Shaping is a way of managing network traffic during busy periods to help keep your internet experience smooth and reliable. When the network is under heavy demand, real-time services such as video calls, online gaming and voice calls are given priority.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">This may mean that less time-sensitive activities, such as large downloads or software updates, run a little slower for a while.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Shaping only takes effect when network demand is higher than the available capacity and is automatically removed once demand drops.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">In simple terms, \u003Ca href=\"https://help.afrihost.com/entry/what-is-shaping\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shaping\u003C/a> slows down certain types of online activity when the network is busy, while \u003Ca href=\"https://help.afrihost.com/entry/what-is-throttling\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">throttling\u003C/a> reduces the overall speed of your connection.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ctable>\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cem>Please note: Shaping does not apply to our current \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://help.afrihost.com/entry/pure-uncapped-fibre-experience-explained\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cem>products \u003Cem>and services\u003C/em>\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003C/tbody>\u003C/table>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">There are many other internet terms you may come across, but these are some of the most common ones to understand and ask your service provider about before signing up.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">These restrictions do not apply to our \u003Ca href=\"https://help.afrihost.com/entry/pure-uncapped-fibre-experience-explained\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pure Fibre packages\u003C/a>, which are uncapped, unshaped and unthrottled. However, all services remain subject to our\u003Ca href=\"https://www.afrihost.com/page/acceptable-use-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Acceptable Usage Policy\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","2026-09-03T11:57:00+02:00","Internet jargon doesn’t have to be confusing. 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