Data usage increased?

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  1. AsianChexMix, Apr 14, 2011

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    I am currently on a 3GS and to save my battery life, I stay on Edge primarily. If there are more urgent needs, I tend to switch to 3G for faster data speeds of course. Now I was curious, I am currently still grandfathered into the unlimited data plan but it does not seem like I need it. I am planning to get the iPhone 4 or 5 (pending release of 5) and was curious on how much data increase should I see if I use my new iPhone and stick it onto 3G network all the time. Would there be a huge increase in data because currently I only use like 300MB tops? I do not plan to tether since I usually don't take my MBP if there is no WiFi and never did I think "man, I wish I could tether".

    Thanks guys!
     
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  2. martiansoldier, Apr 14, 2011

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    If you never go over 300 MB a month currently with your 3GS, I'm sure you can get by with the 2 GB plan on the iPhone 4 and still be very safe. AFAIK, most people who have the unlimited data plan seldom exceed 2 GB of data usage in a month.
     
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  3. elan123, Apr 14, 2011

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    it should be abou the same, not sure why it would change
     
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  4. AsianChexMix, Apr 14, 2011

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    Right, I thought that too but I would assume that perhaps once I have a phone that can last awhile on 3G network then I may use it more. I've been restricting myself as it is now but I'm just curious if there is reason to believe that my usage my increase.
     
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  5. DiamondMac, Apr 14, 2011

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    ESPN is announcing an app that allows people to stream their channels. YouTube, Hulu, Netflix expanding. I am sure other video apps are opening or improving

    Many don't use these apps and use little data in general. But, before throwing away unlimited, make sure you don't have the chance of using these video apps in the future
     
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  6. noekozz, Apr 14, 2011

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    Personally, I would still stick with the unlimited plan after you upgrade. Better safe than sorry.

    I myself hardly ever pass 2GB, but it's a comfort to know that I can if needed.
     
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