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New to SmartPhones - What counts as data usage?
I got the iPhone 4S recently, so some of these questions may some dumb. This is my first smart phone ever.
Does being on wi-fi (for example, at home) constitute as data usage?
Does updating existing apps count as data usage?
Does checking FB via the app count as data usage?
Does downloading g-mail count toward data usage?
I am nearly at my 3 GB limit 13 days into the billing cycle. It seemed way off to me.
jamileh
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mike2854
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If I was driving and used the map app that is built into the phone as a GPS and left it running the entire time, is that data usage?
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wingrider01
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depends - there are some that do realtime updates with traffic, those will consume data, others will download the entire route and not have to access anything
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mike2854
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Well, I am using the one that is built into the iPhone 4S, not Google Earth/Maps or any other app that could be out there.
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sandblaster
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Everytime the built in map app refreshes itself (which normally happens as you move), you will be using data.
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mike2854
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No wonder people still buy GPS's.
Thanks.
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jamileh
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To help with perspective, I use Maps on my iPhone A LOT. Pretty much every day, honestly. I also use Facebook and Twitter a alot, along with some other data intensive apps.
I rarely, if ever exceed 1.5GB's a month in data use.
Everyone is different but most people don't use as much data as they think. 🙂
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mike2854
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I figured the maps function was "free" (at least data wise) since it came with it. I would think if one used an Mapquest app (for example), that would be data being used which would make sense.
I appreicate all the advice. This has been a learning experience for certain!
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sullivc
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I am using an iPhone 4s, with AT&T wireless service. I use the Xfinity Connect app for texting, because it is included with my home land line phone package. I am often connected to a wireless service at home and/or work, but during that time, texting is using data. I thought it should be using wifi, and no data use? Is there a setting I'm missing? I monitored the useage with the myAT&T app.
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jamileh
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