The use of a mobile phone during the festive period, as a rule, intensifies. Displacements, the need to advise maps, the use of social networks or calls using messaging applications can lead to high data consumption. To this, the lower availability of reliable or safe Wi-Fi networks is added, which leads to a larger number of contract data transfer rate.
Although many telephone companies include a significant amount of data in their plans, continuous and unlimited use can exhaust resources available earlier. In addition, in certain areas, especially outside the European Union, excessive consumption may include additional costs. For this reason, it is convenient to take a series of main measures that allow more effectively using mobile traffic.
Thanks to some parameters in the configuration of the device, viewing the behavior of certain applications and preliminary preparation, it is possible to significantly reduce the costs of mobile data. These actions do not require advanced technical knowledge and are available in most modern smartphones.
Disable automatic reproduction on social networks
A good part of mobile traffic comes from using social networks, especially from the automatic download of video or high -level images. Applications such as Instagram, Facebook or Twitter reproduce multimedia content by default, passing through the tape. This function, if it is not modified, can generate significant expenses for data in a short time.
These platforms offer the possibility of deactivation of automatic reproduction or establishing that it is activated only when the device is connected to the Wi-Fi network. It is also possible to reduce video quality or limit the reset of heavy content. Viewing and adjusting these options before the trip can help maintain the use of a hired plan under control.
Activate the data saving mode
Current mobile operating systems include a specific function to reduce data use. This is the savings mode, available both in Android and in iOS, which limits the use of background data. Thanks to this activated configuration, the applications are stopped automatically updated, and the processes that consume resources are blocked without a user request.
This mode also allows you to choose which applications can continue to use data in the background and which are not. Thus, the user can prioritize for those whom he considers important, such as a browser or a message exchange tool, and limit other less urgent ones. Activation of this option may have a noticeable difference in consumption, especially when time to waste time without Wi-Fi or depends exclusively on the mobile network.
Settings of messaging applications to reduce downloads
Messages exchange applications can also be responsible for high data consumption, especially if many images, video or audio files are obtained. Tools such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or so on, offer an option for automatic download of incoming files, which, if not correctly configured, can be unnecessary expenses.
In the adjustment of these applications, it can be indicated that automatic downloads are performed only when the device is connected to Wi-Fi. In addition, many have a special way to reduce the use of data during voice calls or video calls. Activation of this function is useful when it is necessary to perform frequent connections from areas with a limited coating or without access to a wireless network.
Download content before leaving
One of the most effective ways to avoid excessive data consumption during the trip is to upload the content that is planned to be used. This includes cards for navigation, music lists, series or heads, as well as any other file that may be needed without connection. Applications such as Google cards allow you to store full areas for use without the need to connect to the Internet, which can be useful in rural areas or during long trips.
In addition, platforms such as Spotify, Netflix or YouTube allow us to play content without connection if it was previously loaded with a Wi-Fi network. This practice is especially useful in situations with unstable coverage or housing without an affordable wireless network. The preparation of the phone thus significantly reduces dependence on the mobile connection and prevents unnecessary consumption during the trip.
