Determining my monthly DSL bandwidth usage

I have been using Verizon DSL for several years now. I would like to know how I may check on my monthly bandwidth usage. I look at my on line bill and my account and find nothing. I installed the Verizon help software but find nothing.
I did find a bandwidth calculator which will give an estimate
http://www.broadband.org/usage_calculator.html
But I should be able to find out the exact usage fromj Verizon.
Thanks!

Bob_Robertson wrote:
I am not aware of any way you or verizon to check that
There may be a way for the user to do so
OP (person who started this thread) :  What is the brand, model, and firmware of your router?
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