diff --git a/etc/systemd/system/restic-backup.timer b/etc/systemd/system/restic-backup.timer
index c492c33..d2fb57d 100644
--- a/etc/systemd/system/restic-backup.timer
+++ b/etc/systemd/system/restic-backup.timer
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 [Unit]
 Description=Backup with restic on schedule
+Requires=unmetered-connection.service
+After=unmetered-connection.service
 
 [Timer]
 OnCalendar=daily
diff --git a/etc/systemd/system/restic-check.timer b/etc/systemd/system/restic-check.timer
index b637948..b7ef662 100644
--- a/etc/systemd/system/restic-check.timer
+++ b/etc/systemd/system/restic-check.timer
@@ -1,9 +1,11 @@
 [Unit]
 Description=Check restic backup Backblaze B2 for errors on a schedule
+Requires=unmetered-connection.service
+After=unmetered-connection.service
 
 [Timer]
 OnCalendar=monthly
 Persistent=true
 
 [Install]
-WantedBy=timers.target
\ No newline at end of file
+WantedBy=timers.target