Bandwidth Throttling

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Definition

Your internet service provider's way of saying 'you've been too successful, so we're slowing you down now.'

Example Usage

The ISP implemented bandwidth throttling after users exceeded their monthly data limit.

Source: Telecommunications terminology

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