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Bandwidth in free hosting
Free hosting offers monthly bandwidth under reasonable use. Learn what that means and when your traffic no longer fits the plan.
Introduction
Bandwidth, also called transfer, is the amount of data your hosting sends to website visitors. Every page, image, stylesheet or script uses bandwidth when someone loads the site.
In miHosting free hosting, this is not meant as a fixed monthly GB quota for normal use, but it still needs to remain within reasonable website usage.
What reasonable use means
It means the plan is intended for:
- normal websites
- personal or small projects
- moderate traffic
- downloads and resources tied to the website itself
It is not intended for:
- continuous heavy traffic peaks
- large download portals
- intensive streaming
- usage unrelated to a standard website
When a higher plan makes more sense
If your site starts receiving a lot of visitors, serving heavy files or becoming a relevant part of your business, a professional plan is usually the right next step.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a fixed number of gigabytes per month
The main idea is reasonable use, not a number intended for pushing the service outside its purpose.
Can a high-traffic site stay on this plan
Not always. If traffic or transfer stops fitting the profile of a free service, moving up is the logical step.
Does bandwidth affect performance
Yes. As traffic and page weight grow, bandwidth and other resources become more important.
Conclusion
Bandwidth in free hosting is designed for normal websites and lightweight projects. If your site grows or moves a large amount of data, it is better to move to a service that matches that demand.