通信(つうしん)制限(せいげん)

つうしんせいげん
noun
data throttling; data cap
1. data throttling; data cap
A restriction on data speed or usage imposed by mobile carriers when a user exceeds their monthly data allowance.
通信(つうしん)制限(せいげん)がかかった。
I hit my data cap.
月末(げつまつ)はいつも通信(つうしん)制限(せいげん)になる。
I always get throttled at the end of the month.
動画(どうが)を見(み)すぎて通信(つうしん)制限(せいげん)にひっかかった。
I watched too many videos and got data throttled.

通信(つうしん)制限(せいげん) typically reduces speeds to 128kbps or lower once you exceed your data plan limit. Users often try to avoid this by using Wi-Fi or purchasing additional data.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 通信(つうしん)制限(せいげん)がかかる (to get data throttled)
  • 通信(つうしん)制限(せいげん)を解除(かいじょ)する (to remove data throttling)
  • 通信(つうしん)制限(せいげん)中(ちゅう) (currently throttled)

RELATED TERMS:

  • ギガ: data (colloquial, from gigabyte)
  • 使(つか)い放題(ほうだい): unlimited use
  • 追加(ついか)データ: additional data
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Added 2026.2.3 21:23
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