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The difference between 1GB and 1Go?

Lolita-005 Posted messages 1 Status Member -  
 Bertina -
Hello, I would like to change my Proximus subscription because I just got a new smartphone, but I don't know which one to choose and I would like to know if there is a difference between GB and GO and how long 1GB lasts (for Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram..)

Thank you!

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    MoodZy Posted messages 1163 Status Member 857
     
    Hello,

    It's the same thing!

    1 Go = 1 GB = 8 Gb (what matters is the uppercase)
    1 Gigaoctet (used in French-speaking countries) = 1 Gigabyte (used in English-speaking countries) = 8 Gigabits (generally used to define the speed of your internet connection, etc.)
    1 byte = 8 bits

    Otherwise, 1 Go (or GB) per month is more than enough to use the internet without downloading large files. Basically, if you go on Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, check your emails, and surf a bit on the internet, it won't be an issue.
    However, if you plan to watch long videos on YouTube, it may obviously not last very long ;)
    But even then, nothing prevents you from using Wi-Fi at home (and thus not consuming from your Proximus plan)
    A little note, Proximus has an app (called "Hello!") that will allow you to monitor your usage. Personally, by limiting myself to Facebook & co + my emails, I do not exceed 400 MB (or 0.4 Go). So I opted for Smart+ 15 as my plan and it seems sufficient.

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    1. adam
       
      Thank you, my friend; indeed; I had been looking for the difference between "GO" and "GB".
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    2. Bertina
       

      Thank you very much. In fact, I thought that the Go was superior to the GB.

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  2. tribun Posted messages 64900 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   12 686
     
    Hello.
    The Go (or GB) which is 1000 Mega-bytes.
    1GB = 1GO
    1 GigaByte is from English, Byte means Octet.

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  3. Anonymous user
     
    1 GO = 8 GB
    1 Gigabyte = 8 Gigabits
    1 byte = 8 bits
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    1. Mstr Posted messages 12018 Registration date   Status Security Contributor Last intervention   1 900
       
      Even if what you're saying is true, it might confuse him more than anything else, you know :P.
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    2. Anonymous user
       
      Mstr, since you’re acting smart, answer the question without confusing it?
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    3. Mstr Posted messages 12018 Registration date   Status Security Contributor Last intervention   1 900
       
      I'm not trying to act all cool... Do I need to add more smileys for you to believe me? :DDDDD

      Don’t take it that way, we're all here to help ;))
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    4. MoodZy Posted messages 1163 Status Member 857
       
      Nonetheless, what you wrote is false... ;)
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    5. Anonymous user
       
      Well yes, my mistake regarding the capital letter.
      Trying to type too quickly.
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