Have you ever gone over your data plan? We have, and it sucks. No one wants to start paying $10 for 1GB of data at a time. That can really add up.
Whether you have a capped data plan, or you don’t want to hit that throttling threshold on your “Unlimited” plan, here are a few tips to reduce your data usage:
Turn off your cellular data (duh!)
iPhone: Settings > Cellular > Turn off Cellular Data
Turn off background data and apps
Some apps run in the background when you’re not using your phone
iPhone: Settings > General > Background App Refresh > Turn Off
You can also choose to only turn off certain apps background refresh
Android users: try Chrome’s Lite mode to reduce image sizes on websites.
Android: Open Chrome App > tap the “3 Dots” More > Settings > Advanced > Lite Mode
Download shows and music only when you are in WiFi
Streaming takes a large amount of data, so plan ahead and download your shows before you leave WiFi
If you’re a Netflix user, download episodes ahead of time when you have a strong connection.
Try Lite Versions of your favorite apps
Instagram Lite, Facebook Lite and TikTok Lite were created for emerging markets where the cell signal is not as strong
Basically the same apps, but the stripped down versions. Less GIFs, fewer filters, and basic options, but maybe this will help kick your social media habits. Win-Win.
Turn off WiFi Assist
When a weak WiFi signal is present, your phone will switch to data instead of try to stay connect to the WiFi
iPhone: Settings > Cellular > Scroll to bottom, and toggle off WiFi Assist
Plan your video chats
If you have an important Zoom meeting, you may want to stay around an urban area for the best cell signal.
No matter how great of a setup you have for Internet, if you’re outside of cell coverage, you likely won’t be able to get much (if any) WiFi.
Utilize libraries & coffeeshops
If you have a data plan that throttles you at a certain point, you may want to go to coffee shops or libraries when you need to upload large files.
use Chrome’s Lite mode to reduce image sizes on websites on Android phones
Other ways to get Internet in a campervan or RV
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