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How long will a 150 GB game take to download on a 500 Mbps plan?

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40 minutes is the best case for 150 GB on a 500 Mbps plan, or 62.5 MB/s at full speed. Every pause adds to it, and the full 150 GB counts against any data cap.

A 150 GB game on a 500 Mbps plan works out to 40 minutes in the calculator. That's a best case, which assumes the full 500 Mbps for the whole download with no pauses. This is the biggest game on these pages, so this page looks at how the extra size, the pauses and your data allowance change the picture.

Transfer time
40m
At peak link speed
File size
150 GB
150 GB
Link speed
500 Mbps
500 Mbps internet plan
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How this is calculated

A 100 GB game at 500 Mbps takes 26 minutes 40 seconds. This 150 GB game takes 40 minutes, and the extra size adds 13 minutes 20 seconds to the 100 GB time. The bigger file takes 1.5 times as long at the same speed.

A 150 GB download counts 150 GB against a monthly data allowance, if your plan has one. At full speed, a 500 Mbps plan delivers 62.5 MB/s, so the allowance is the other number to check before a download this size starts.

Pauses matter more on a long download. Every pause adds its full length to the best case, and a dropped connection adds the time to notice and reconnect, plus any part of the file the tool has to fetch again. Keep the computer awake for the whole run. If the install step unpacks or checks files after the download, that time isn't in this number.

Verdict

Plan for at least 40 minutes, and check your data allowance before you start a download this size. The 500 Mbps plan has more room than the 100 Mbps or 300 Mbps plans on these pages, so the plan is less likely to be the limit. The server, Wi-Fi and disk still matter.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does a 150 GB game take compared with a 100 GB game at 500 Mbps?
The 150 GB game takes 1.5 times as long, 40 minutes against 26 minutes 40 seconds.
Is the calculator time a best case at full plan speed?
Yes. The calculator converts 150 GB into bits and divides by 500 Mbps, which gives 2,400 seconds. It assumes the full 500 Mbps for the whole download, with no pauses. Any pause, slow server, slow Wi-Fi link or slow disk adds to the real time.
What happens if my connection drops during a long download?
It depends on the download tool. Some resume where they stopped, and others start the file again. The time to notice the drop and reconnect always adds on top, and a tool that can't resume may download the lost part a second time.
Does a data cap apply to a game download?
It can. If your plan has a monthly allowance, the download counts against it, so a 150 GB game uses 150 GB of that allowance. Check your plan for a data cap before starting a large download, especially if other people in the home use the same connection.

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