Mobile data suddenly getting used up

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andrew lancaster

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Jun 20, 2025, 2:55:27 AMJun 20
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Hi. Hoping someone can suggest what is happening?
I have had a sim only contract for a few years with 14GB data. It had been more than ample all this time, rarely using more than 7 or 8 GB in a month. But as of last month, its been using it up at a terrific rate. 3 GB have gone in the last 3 days?
I’ve gone into settings and turned off location services for lots of apps. I’ve also stopped reading Apple News on my phone.
I just can’t imagine what has happened? Any suggestions will be much appreciated.
Thank you
Andrew.
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Jason Davies

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Jun 20, 2025, 5:11:41 AMJun 20
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You should be able to see what's been using it via Settings (Mobile data). It may have been struggling to get stuff on wifi and switched to mobile.

Or it might be a naughty app; I would look at what's been using your battery as an index of what's been most busy. You could also turn off their ability to work in the background and reintroduce apps one at a time. You can also turn off mobile data for apps (google that, for instructions).

I gather Whatsapp have just introduced ads? (I don't use it). That would be a good place to start.

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andrew lancaster

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Jun 20, 2025, 5:31:02 AMJun 20
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Thanks for this. I shall check it all when I get home. 

Andrew. 
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andrew lancaster

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Jun 23, 2025, 4:45:44 AMJun 23
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Thanks Jason. I did as you suggested and it worked a treat. Much better again!

Andrew


Jason Davies

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Jun 23, 2025, 3:53:16 PMJun 23
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what was the offending app, by the way? Useful to know for future such scenarios.

andrew lancaster

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Jun 23, 2025, 6:03:59 PMJun 23
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Apple News  was the worst. Facebook next. 
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