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Some Clarity on 'excess data' threads
This thread relates to cellular data usage only.
Hiya,
So I was looking at all of the threads from people stating 'I did not use data' etc. and thought that the image attached may help explain. If you look at the picture this shows the heaviest data usage from a group of mobiles. If you look at the bottom you will see 'Non web data'.
What's clear is the impact that non web data (cellular NOT WIFI) has to you and your data usage.
So CELLULAR Non Web Data is things such as:
iMessage/ Facetime
What'sapp
Telegraph
Some (not all) Spotify accounts
VPN usage
Certain streaming apps
Peer to Peer
Gambling sites that use secure connections
(feel free to add to this list)
[IMG][/img]
Hiya,
So I was looking at all of the threads from people stating 'I did not use data' etc. and thought that the image attached may help explain. If you look at the picture this shows the heaviest data usage from a group of mobiles. If you look at the bottom you will see 'Non web data'.
What's clear is the impact that non web data (cellular NOT WIFI) has to you and your data usage.
So CELLULAR Non Web Data is things such as:
iMessage/ Facetime
What'sapp
Telegraph
Some (not all) Spotify accounts
VPN usage
Certain streaming apps
Peer to Peer
Gambling sites that use secure connections
(feel free to add to this list)
[IMG][/img]
'Just because its on the internet don't believe it 100%'. Abraham Lincoln.
I have opinions, you have opinions. All of our opinions are valid whether they are based on fact or feeling. Respect other peoples opinions, stop forcing your opinions on other people and the world will be a happier place.
I have opinions, you have opinions. All of our opinions are valid whether they are based on fact or feeling. Respect other peoples opinions, stop forcing your opinions on other people and the world will be a happier place.
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Non web data as opposed to data .0
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'Just because its on the internet don't believe it 100%'. Abraham Lincoln.
I have opinions, you have opinions. All of our opinions are valid whether they are based on fact or feeling. Respect other peoples opinions, stop forcing your opinions on other people and the world will be a happier place.0 -
Sorry my initial message got cut off .
But even more confused now .
Wifi is not data .0 -
Sorry my initial message got cut off .
But even more confused now .
Wifi is not data .
All of the above in the image is cellular usage. That means the phones were NOT on WIFI.'Just because its on the internet don't believe it 100%'. Abraham Lincoln.
I have opinions, you have opinions. All of our opinions are valid whether they are based on fact or feeling. Respect other peoples opinions, stop forcing your opinions on other people and the world will be a happier place.0 -
I use a number of those on Wifi .Your image does not mention cellular usage .
I just find your OP confusing as to its actual meaning and what you are trying to say to those that dont understand what data is nor how they pay for data on a mobile network .0 -
I use a number of those on Wifi .Your image does not mention cellular usage .
I just find your OP confusing as to its actual meaning and what you are trying to say to those that dont understand what data is nor how they pay for data on a mobile network .
If you are being deliberately obtuse, congratulations. :T
The above photo shows cellular data usage only not WIFI.'Just because its on the internet don't believe it 100%'. Abraham Lincoln.
I have opinions, you have opinions. All of our opinions are valid whether they are based on fact or feeling. Respect other peoples opinions, stop forcing your opinions on other people and the world will be a happier place.0 -
I am confused too.
Why some? If a mobile provider gives free access to Spotify, then this depends on the privider/plan, not on the type of the account.Some (not all) Spotify accounts
The same. Why 'certain'?Certain streaming apps
Why only secure?Gambling sites that use secure connections0 -
I am confused too.
Why some? If a mobile provider gives free access to Spotify, then this depends on the privider/plan, not on the type of the account.
The same. Why 'certain'?
Why only secure?
OK I will explain one, the rest is down to you to discover using the interwebs.
Spotify - Vodafone - Uses a VPN connection therefore avoids being seen as web traffic (cellular), but only on retail contracts.'Just because its on the internet don't believe it 100%'. Abraham Lincoln.
I have opinions, you have opinions. All of our opinions are valid whether they are based on fact or feeling. Respect other peoples opinions, stop forcing your opinions on other people and the world will be a happier place.0
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