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zorinlynx

macrumors G3
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May 31, 2007
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Is there any way to get billing period specific data under Settings -> Cellular with AT&T? On T-Mobile it'll show you automatically the data you've used this billing period, instead of since the last time you reset it. It'll also show you plan information.

I'm wondering if it's just unsupported with AT&T or if it's something I have to call in or toggle on my account to use.
 
I've got a 3-line plan with UL data with 2 iPhones and one dumbphone on the plan, each with UL data (AT&T Unlimited Plus). They call what I have a "shared data usage" plan, although each device is subject to the relevant data caps for usage and MHS. I didn't have to set this up, it was available to me from day one.

The "Settings>Usage" section shows a single-page breakdown for the current billing cycle. On that scrollable page there's tabs for data/text/talk, followed by a pie chart showing all lines as a percentage of usage, followed by data usage by number. In the pie chart field, at the bottom, is an optional "How did I use my data?" link, described below:

The disabled-by-default option is to enable/disable a breakdown for each line showing browsing and technology, other, news, and social - those options can be selected to show a further breakdown. I use a couple of VPN and data logging apps - that data shows up as "technology" when I tap on the "+" next to "browsing and technology".

There's also a link to the account's full site but I find navigating that web site a PITA on an iPhone screen. I hope this helps.
 
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