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CaptainTruth

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3. I also have VW & noticed high data use until I disabled background data.

Reply to matt819 (Original post)

Mon Jan 14, 2019, 07:39 PM

Jan 2019

With background data enabled the phone was doing all kinds of things that used data, like updating apps, backing up, etc while I was out & about (not on WiFi) with the phone in my pocket.

Now I disable background data every time I leave the house & my data use is about 1/10 of what it was before.

On my phone it's Settings > Data usage > [drop-down menu] > Restrict background data

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Verizon Wireless Data Usage [View all] matt819 Jan 2019 OP

The unlimited plan has limits on the higher speeds. rickford66 Jan 2019 #1

Doesn't Verizon "throttle" after 15GB usage? earthshine Jan 2019 #2

I also have VW & noticed high data use until I disabled background data. CaptainTruth Jan 2019 #3