Nothing annoys a traveler like running out of data mid-trip. The good news? Most excess usage comes from settings you can adjust in one minute.
1. Turn off automatic updates
App updates can quietly consume hundreds of megabytes. Set them to Wi-Fi only in your app store settings.
2. Enable data saver mode
Both iOS and Android offer a mode that dramatically reduces background usage — keep it on for the whole trip.
3. Download before you leave
Maps, playlists, and your favorite episodes — download them on hotel Wi-Fi instead of streaming over mobile data.
4. Watch the data-hungry apps
Check your device’s data usage statistics; you will often be surprised that a single app is devouring the biggest share.
5. Track your plan from the app
The Simply app shows you what is left of your plan in real time, and lets you add a new plan in seconds if you need to — with no interruption.
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Simply Team
