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Finally got 4G, but data suddenly through the roof?

Shish
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Hi guys

 

O2 switched on 4G in Newcastle yesterday, and it's pretty cool speedwise.  Finally!

 

But suddenly there's been a surge in my data usage for no apparent reason?

 

Last month, I kept wifi switched off as an experiment to see how much data I would use on 3G only.

It came to about 2.8 gb.  Higher than I was expecting, but my allowance is 5gb, so nothing to worry about.

 

4G was switched on here yesterday, and by coincidence, my billing cycle reset yesterday.

In a little over 24 hours, my phone has used over 500mb of data?

 

All my phone has done in that time is download 4 podcasts, update a few apps and run some Ookla speedtests...

 

I've installed Onavo Count to see if I can trace what's going on, but just wondered if anyone else had experienced anything similar?

 

Do you guys think I should call O2 and check with them?  Doesn't seem right.

 

Cheers

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MI5
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You'll be amazed how much data running speedtests consumes, I was wink
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Have you looked at the data counter within your iPhone to see what's using it ?

Data usage on iPhone.
Settings - Mobile - shows each app usage at the bottom
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Shish
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Thanks BoB, I clean forgot about that Smiley Embarassed

 

I've reset the statistics on that page and I'll check back there.

 

Cheers 

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You'll be amazed how much data running speedtests consumes, I was wink
I have no affiliation whatsoever with O2 or any subsidiary companies. Comments posted are entirely of my own opinion. This is not Customer Service so we are unable to help with account specific issues.

Currently using:
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Hope that clears things up.

Using 4g will not use more data but as it's quicker people will surf more using more data. wink
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Shish
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Bingo.  Speedtest at 50mb a pop.

 

Panic over.  Thanks guys Smiley LOL

 

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Yep, I knew it slight_smile
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Awesome.

wink
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