I have an iPhone6.
Until about 5 months ago, I never hit my data cap of 2GB per month, usually hit around 1.3GB.
Then suddenly I started using 3-4GB per month.
Could possibly be all the facebook autoplay videos but you can't track where this new data is coming from via the phone.
I keep having to get the add-ons which cost a bomb. I have a year left on my 24 month contract, what are the chances of EE helping me out and giving me more data for a small price?
Do any of you use tons of data?
Typically I only use my phone in the 20min commute home from work, plus down the pub. The rest of the time I am on wifi. Seems like a lot of data to me.
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I know the network I work for (not EE) allows you up to the next data threshold for a small extra cost, usually £3p/m. The only way you can find out if EE does something similar is by asking. :-)
In terms of my personal data usage, I sit around the 8-10GB per month range. And I bet about 7GB of that is
pornCharltonLife.Check the Wifi Assit setting which is in the Mobile section. This is new and can use the mobile data when the WIFI signal is not sufficient
Also the Twitter app now plays videos by default which you can switch off if you use that App as well.
Facebook 2.8GB
Snapchat 3.9GB
Twitter 3.9GB
Youtube 2.5GB
Presumably the data usage shown is from purchase as it gives no date. So over 12 months, thats only just over 1GB per month.
I know 2GB isnt much anymore but I spend most of time browsing on my PC so the phone doesnt get that much use.
What is strange how it just seemingly rocketed up one month around April.
The packages are £7.50 for 1Gb for 7 days approximately. Paying on average £60 per month at the moment.
Ta for the feedback. Setting twitter and facebook videos to WiFi only, hoping and expecting that to help a lot.
I've never looked back. You can set it to auto top up each month (so using it like a contract) or top up manually every month - which is great if you need more or less data/calls/texts month to month.
On O2's coverage, so pretty decent. And the sim is free, just sign up!
Free 4G
Truly unlimited data if you need it
Can use your phone abroad in a lot of countries and texts/calls/data just comes out your allowance.
Whereas the Facebook app is noted by Apple to be the biggest pull on iPhone battery life. They recommend uninstalling the app and browsing Facebook through the Safari browser.
SIM only deal for £11 a month and you can use your package for free in the EU, USA and Australia.
Voda want £3 a day in EU and £5 a day rest of the world.
I have spent over 50 days out of the UK already this year and saved tons.
I'm changing back to giff gaff at the moment as you get unlimited 4G for £20 but next time I go abroad I'll go back to 3 for that trip.
I found that Apple Music took a lot of my data.
https://www.facebook.com/help/mobile-touch/1406493312950827
Its buried a bit in Facebook but the above link should help.
If you have data plan with a cap, it's probably a good idea if you dive into iOS 9's Settings and turn off WiFI Assist. The feature switches an iPhone's data connection to the mobile carrier when it's experiencing shoddy WiFi. If you have an unlimited data plan, it's great because it ends the need to turn off WiFi when the local connection goes south and you can no longer load that hilarious goat video you found. It's not so great when you have a pretty low data cap and it switches from WiFi to cell without your knowledge. If you're part of the latter group, head to Settings > Cellular then scroll all the way to the bottom of the page to turn off WiFi Assist to keep your mobile carrier from taking all your money on your next bill.