{"id":15855,"date":"2022-12-05T14:38:02","date_gmt":"2022-12-05T03:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/?p=15855"},"modified":"2025-09-09T12:37:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T02:37:35","slug":"tips-to-save-mobile-data","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/tips-to-save-mobile-data\/","title":{"rendered":"How to save mobile data on your phone | MATE"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re like most Aussies on a 4G or 5G mobile plan<\/a>, then you\u2019re probably hyper-aware of your mobile data allowance. But with so much of our lives revolving around our smart handsets the need to stay within mobile data limits can be a bit of a challenge. From social media browsing and emailing to streaming and Google Maps navigation, it\u2019s easy to see how we can quickly go over our set mobile data limit.<\/span><\/p>\n

To help you sidestep any unwanted surcharges handed down by your mobile service provider, we show you some crafty ways that you can use less data when you\u2019re out and about. Let\u2019s dive in!<\/span><\/p>\n

Use Wi-Fi when you can\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re looking for ways to save mobile data, this is your best option! Whether you’re in your own home or out in public, it pays to make sure that your iOS or Android device is connected to Wi-Fi. This is especially true when you\u2019re streaming videos<\/a> and music or downloading files.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Simply open your phone\u2019s <\/span>settings, click Wi-Fi and select the network you wish to connect to (along with any necessary password). <\/span>However, if you\u2019re planning on connecting to a publicly available Wi-Fi network, it may be best to use a VPN before hopping off your mobile network to ensure that your connection is safe and secure.<\/span><\/p>\n

Close your apps<\/span><\/h2>\n

Simple though it may be, this method pays dividends when it comes to just how much data you can save.<\/span><\/p>\n

Most of the time we may not give much thought to all the apps we\u2019ve opened and left running in the background\ud804\udc4bbut we should. Even though you\u2019re not actively using these apps, they are still silently chipping away at your mobile data plan through what\u2019s known as data fetching.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The solution: every time you finish using an app, be sure to close it properly by simply swiping it away on your iOS or Android device. This ensures that the app won\u2019t continue updating behind the scenes and sucking up precious data from your plan.<\/span><\/p>\n

Turn off background data usage<\/span><\/h3>\n

To ensure that your apps aren\u2019t consuming internet data in the background, you can always restrict background data usage of specific apps by engaging \u2018Data Saver\u2019 on Androids or \u2018Low Data Mode\u2019 on iPhones. This will ensure that your apps only use data when you\u2019re actively using them. However, it will also mean that you will no longer receive real-time updates and notifications.<\/span><\/p>\n

Set a data usage warning<\/span><\/h2>\n

Many handsets come with a data usage warning feature. As the name suggests, the moment your phone reaches the data limit you\u2019ve set, it will alert you that it\u2019s time to ease off on the downloads and streaming.<\/span><\/p>\n

Set a mobile data usage limit<\/span><\/h2>\n

A step up from a data usage warning, setting a data usage limit <\/span>will actually prevent your phone from using any more data once you\u2019ve reached the limit set by you. This can be a useful feature if you want to guarantee that you don\u2019t overspend on mobile data for the month.<\/span><\/p>\n

To know more on how much data you need, you may refer here.<\/a>\n

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Upgrade to a higher data mobile plan with MATE<\/span><\/h2>\n

Of course, your ace in the hole will always be a mobile plan that can give you the internet data you need at a price you can afford. At MATE we have <\/span>a range of 5G mobile plans<\/span><\/a> offering as much as 160GB\/month!<\/span><\/p>\n

Along with unlimited talk & text to standard Aussie numbers, all MATE mobile plans include 1000GB data bank so you don’t lose any unused data! Plus, you’ll get award-winning Aussie support, unlimited international calls & SMS to selected countries and no lock-in contracts\ud804\udc4bwe\u2019ve got your mobile needs covered!<\/span><\/p>\n

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