How can I reduce my data consumption?

Looking to reduce your data consumption? Here’s a couple of handy tips to reduce data usage:

• Stick to WiFi wherever possible and download content when you’re connected to WiFi instead of streaming while using your mobile data

• Force close any apps that may be running in the background

• Turn off background app refresh:

  • If you’re using an iPhone: Go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh > Off or toggle the individual apps you don’t want running in the background

  • If you’re using an Android: Pull down the notification bar for Settings > tap Settings button > tap Connections > Data Usage > from the Mobile section tap Mobile Data Usage > Choose an app from below the usage graph > tap Allow background data usage to turn off.

• Take your GPS maps offline

  • Did you know? You can download maps before you head off somewhere so you can still find your way even when you’re not connected to WiFi or mobile data.

• Switch off autoplay on video apps such as YouTube

  • Need more data? Add a 10GB data pack in the app or upgrade your plan to our 50GB Mobile Plan ($30/mth) or Unlimited Mobile Data Plan ($40/mth).

Other helpful resources:

• Use Low Data Mode on your iPhone and iPad

• Reduce & manage mobile data usage - Pixel Phone Help

• Manage data usage on your Galaxy phone