Between checking Facebook 30 times a day and posting “professional” quality photos to Instagram, it’s easy to use data quickly.
Burning data is easier than ever with recnet 4G LTE phones like DroiD M and iPhone 5.
As Verizon pushes users away from unlimited plans through upgrades and the new Share Everything Plan, it’s important to know how to control data usage.
Controlling Data usage on a Verizon phone is even more important when sharing limited amounts of data with family members. Verizon charges an extra $15 per GB on its Share Everything plan, but users can upgrade to a higher data tier of 2GB for an additional $10 per month.
Checking Data Usage on Verizon iPhone
To control data usage, application.
After the app is downloaded, look for the icon.
Open the application and enter the account information on this screen.
Account information will be displayed after login is complete.
Tapping My Data displays a more detailed view of the amount of data used.
From there, it’s easy to determine how much data is used in the account and whether it will deduct towards the end of the month.
It’s also helpful to set up data usage alerts if the account isn’t on an unlimited plan.
This is the easiest way to make sure you don’t exceed a limited data plan at the end of the month. Typically, it’s cheaper to upgrade a plan, even for a month, to avoid an overage fee.
