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They frequently pair the word "Unlimited" with a bandwidth related word. For instance: "Unlimited 4G LTE Data"[0].

Yeah, exactly: just the same as how they might say "10GB 4G LTE Data". "Unlimited" doesn't refer to bandwidth any more than "10GB" does.

confusing, as LTE can range from very low to very high in terms of bandwidth.

LTE bandwidth varies between 5 and 40 MHz. Those are the chunks in which it's allocated in the radio spectrum.

You actually mean data rate.

All this arguing about the definition of one word whilst another is being casually misused is rather ironic.

1. LTE bandwidth: limited by regulating authorities and the size of bandwidth chunks for which telcos bid

2. LTE data rate: limited by (1) , physics and our current technology

3. LTE data usage: limited by (2) and any contractual terms

No I meant bandwidth. The ISP usually does not tell you which frequencies they use and which bandwidth they have available.

40 MHz only with CA I think.