Does using the iphone on a wifi network constitute as data usage?

[ejdge]

If I connect my iphone to my wireless network at my home, will I be using up my data? If not, is there anyway to tell when data is being or not being used? Thanks.

 

[miles01110]

Does using the iphone on a wifi network constitute as data usage?

Not with AT&T in the US. I assume it would be the same elsewhere in the world, as you wouldn't be using a 3G or cellular data network.

 

[ttttaylor]

If I connect my iphone to my wireless network at my home, will I be using up my data? If not, is there anyway to tell when data is being or not being used? Thanks.

it shouldn't use any data. the "3G" logo in the top bar should be replaced with wifi bars.

also, you can go into settings > usage, write down the sent/received data numbers, use your phone a bit while connected to the wifi, and then check back. sent/received should be the same. that's what i did just to double check.

 

[DennisVar]

It does not constitute as data usage because with Wi-Fi, you're using the internet connection from your house/coffee shop/etc. rather than the 3G connection.

Here's one way to see for yourself (or to allow only Wi-Fi mode): go to the Settings on your phone, and turn on Airplane mode. This will turn off 3G AND Wi-Fi. Then go to Wi-Fi and turn Wi-Fi back on. Now your phone-related features and data won't work, but Wi-Fi will still work.

 

[eastercat]

iOS 4 allows you to turn cellular data off. Airplane mode is also an option. With the data off, you won't be able to send/receive MMS.

 

[capecod565]

This is really nice to know, actually the ATT guy at the store told me this when I bought my phone in June.
Then I dropped down to the $15 plan.
Thanks for bringing this up.