08-23-2024 02:40 PM - last edited on 08-23-2024 02:58 PM by RogersMoin
I have a 1 gig data plan. Yesterday all at once, within one minute, my messages told me I was at 75%, 90% and 100%. By the time I could shut off data is was at .02 overage. Am I going to be charged for that? Normally I would shut off data by 90% but I literally had seconds of warning. Why would this happen?
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08-24-2024 03:14 AM
Hello,
@JLaidlaw wrote:I have a 1 gig data plan. Yesterday all at once, within one minute, my messages told me I was at 75%, 90% and 100%. By the time I could shut off data is was at .02 overage. Am I going to be charged for that? Normally I would shut off data by 90% but I literally had seconds of warning. Why would this happen?
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Monitor Background Data: Check your device's settings to see which apps are using the most data. You can restrict background data usage for certain apps. Limit High-Definition Content: When using data, opt for lower quality settings for videos and downloads to conserve data. Use Wi-Fi When Possible: Connect to Wi-Fi networks whenever available to avoid using your mobile data. Set a Data Limit: Your device might have a built-in feature to set a data limit. Once you reach your limit, you can be alerted and prevent overage charges.
08-24-2024 07:56 AM
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08-24-2024 05:05 PM
As stated above, 1 GB is not much these days when downloading on a high speed connection, if your phone is updating say an app or maps, etc. If you're connected at 300 Mbps, it would take less than 30 seconds to download 1 GB.
I believe I have all my apps set to only download/update when connected to WiFi, but then again I don't use data at all on my pre-paid phone.
08-24-2024 05:24 PM
08-24-2024 05:29 PM - edited 08-24-2024 05:32 PM
08-24-2024 05:31 PM
a month ago
If you have a phone that has these options, they are the best way to do it.
1) Set a limit to just under the plan's limit.
- 1GB is supposed to be 1024MB, and after the MB, KB and to a computer (or phone) 1GB is 1.073 billion bytes. However, some companies will promise it using 1GB = 1000MB, etc... so 1GB is just 1.000 billion bytes. I don't know if Rog is like this... but companies that are will consider you over your 1GB when you phone/computer says it has only used 0.931 GB. So, I like to set my limit to 0.9 GB or 900 MB... just to be safe. (And it isn't because of paranoia, I've been hit by this charge... which is why for about 10 years I've not had a data plan.)
2) Enable the 'this network is metered' option. For some devices, it restricts internet usage on that network to what you initiative. This typically means updates will only occur if you give permission, or switch to a wi-fi network you haven't set restrictions on yet.