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How much data do you really use?

Check before you pay for unlimited.

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Many people pay for more data than they use. Your phone and your bill can tell you how much you really need.

Find your number

  1. Look at data use on your last three bills, or in your phone's settings
  2. Note the highest month, not the average
  3. Check how much you use on Wi-Fi at home and work
  4. Add a little buffer

Use less

  • Connect to trusted Wi-Fi at home
  • Download music and maps before trips
  • Turn off auto-play videos in apps
  • Check which apps use the most data

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