MSE News: iPhone warning: If you've upgraded, beware the data trap

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A new iPhone setting could eat into your data allowance potentially landing you with huge bills...

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iPhone warning: If you've upgraded, beware the data trap




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20aday

I use a PAYG SIM in my iPad Air 2 and the Wi-Fi Assist setting is present there.

If you're a Vodafone customer and you've recently upgraded (or joined the network) they offer three months' Unlimited Data helping you avoid any nasty 'bill shock'.

I believe with EE once you've used your data you can't go online again unless you purchase an add on.

eagle

20aday wrote: »

If you're a Vodafone customer and you've recently upgraded (or joined the network) they offer three months' Unlimited Data helping you avoid any nasty 'bill shock'.

So vodafone customers beware, you will get the bill shock in three months' time...

20aday wrote: »

I believe with EE once you've used your data you can't go online again unless you purchase an add on.

This is actually quite a sound thing to do - I wonder if other networks will follow suite - it shows that their not just after your money by implementing a policy like this.

Thanks MSE for running this. I had read about this feature but never thought it could result in going over my data allowance.

ballyblack

Why buy a iPhone in the first place?

Just a money trap

20aday

I know you can cap your bill with Tesco Mobile.

In terms of "bill shock" from Vodafone I'm pretty sure they warn you via text message when the promotion is due to end.

One way to help reduce data costs is disabling which apps you want to use for Mobile Data?