The Sprint iPhone comes with unlimited data plans, but iPhone users may want to control their data usage occasionally.
Controlling data usage on an unlimited plan is especially important for customers considering upgrading to Verizon or AT&T for better 4G LTE coverage. Both of these competitors only offer limited data plans for new customers.
Using the Sprint app to check iPhone data usage is faster than looking at a bill or logging into Sprint on a computer and is more accurate than the iPhone’s data usage counter.
How to check Data Usage
To start Sprint Zone app If it is not installed on iPhone. This is a free application that provides access to billing information and usage.
After downloading the app, look for the icon on the iPhone home screen as highlighted above.
Enter account login credentials when the app is fully installed and if needed.
To check usage, select the iPhone line and
Users considering switching to Verizon or AT&T can check the prices of the Mobile Share Plan and Share Everything data plans based on current usage.
To maximize savings on a switch, Sprint users can follow these tips to limit data usage for a billing cycle to see how much data they need.
It’s best to follow a few simple tips to keep data usage under control.
- Limit video viewing over a cellular connection. Video is the biggest data usage factor for many users
- Join WiFi whenever possible to keep usage low.
- Skype or FaceTime only when on WiFi.
For users considering switching to Verizon or AT&T, check out our guide to plans, coverage, and pricing on AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon.
Verizon customers can follow this guide to check data usage on iPhone. AT&T customers should use this guide to check data used on iPhone.
