Hey everyone! I have an iPhone 11 with O2, and I'm really confused because I just found out that I've used up all 16 GB of my mobile data in just five days. I can't believe I did that! I'm considering a few possibilities: could I have picked up some malware from websites, or maybe my mobile data is being consumed while it's connected to Wi-Fi? It's also possible that something's running in the background, or maybe I just forgot how much I've used (but that seems unlikely). Can anyone help me figure this out? My parents are really worried, so I'd appreciate a quick response!
3 Answers
16 GB is on the lower end for data plans. You might want to consider contacting O2 to discuss your plan, or even check out uSwitch for potentially better deals with more data.
Honestly, 16 GB can go pretty fast, especially if you’re streaming videos or using social media. If you don't have Wi-Fi and autoplay is on, those videos can use up your data in no time! You might want to consider turning on data saver mode and sticking to reading for a bit!
Check your settings to see which apps are using the most data; there’s usually a section for it on your iPhone. That way, you can spot any surprising data hogs!

Thanks for the tip! I’ll definitely check out uSwitch if I need to change my plan.