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Re:Starlink Direct to Cell by gumballindie on Wednesday October 11, 2023 @03:25PM (#37849115)
So basically app developers should build low bandwidth apps - that would be a win for high bandwidth users too. Everything transfers massive amounts of data exhausting even gigabit fibre fast.
Re:Starlink Direct to Cell by Scoundreller on Wednesday October 11, 2023 @03:49PM (#37849400)
There anre also environments that are high-speed but high-cost or capped gb/month.

I like how I can tell an iPhone that a wifi AP is a “low bandwidth” one so it holds off on many tasks. But you can screw yourself over if you tether a computer, even a Mac.

Re:Starlink Direct to Cell by ElFitz on Wednesday October 11, 2023 @04:25PM (#37849822)
TripMode is great in those cases.
Re:Starlink Direct to Cell by macintux on Wednesday October 11, 2023 @07:04PM (#37851516)
I’ve found recently that TripMode keeps forgetting the apps I’ve blocked. Haven’t done any investigation, but it’s disconcerting when I check the list and find that iCloud is once again enabled.