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Exceeding your data limit can be frustrating. If you're a customer of AT&T, you have several options to check your current data usage. You can dial a special number to receive a data usage report via text, visit the AT&T website, or download the myAT&T app. AT&T also sends automated text alerts when you're nearing your data limit.
Steps
Reviewing Your Usage
Dial *3282# (*DATA#) to get a text message with your data usage details. It might take a moment or two for the SMS to arrive. Ensure you perform this action from the device you wish to check the data usage for.
- You can alternatively dial *646# (*MIN#) to view your remaining minutes.
Check your detailed data usage on the myAT&T website. The myAT&T website offers a comprehensive report on your data usage. If you haven't registered yet, you can easily create an account.
- Visit att.com/myatt
and click 'Register today' if you're new. Provide your wireless number, billing zip code, and create a username and password.
- Once logged in, click 'Billing, Usage, and Payments' to access a detailed breakdown of your data usage.
Get detailed reports by installing the myAT&T app. Download and install the myAT&T app for Android or iPhone to monitor your monthly data usage anytime.
- Download the app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
- Log in with your myAT&T account or create one within the app.
- Find your data usage on the Overview screen after logging in. Detailed information is available on the Usage screen.
Stay informed with automatic usage alerts. AT&T sends automated text messages at 75%, 90%, and 100% of your data limit. You'll receive these alerts on all devices unless you've disabled them through the myAT&T app.
- To re-enable alerts, open the myAT&T app, and select 'Manage alerts' from the Usage menu. Toggle the alerts back on.
Minimizing Data Usage
Utilize Wi-Fi whenever available. Save data by connecting to Wi-Fi networks whenever possible. Use Wi-Fi at home and seek out public Wi-Fi when you're out. This can significantly reduce your data consumption while on the go.
- Avoid sensitive activities, like banking, on public Wi-Fi networks.
Switch off cellular data when not in use. This prevents background data usage.
- For Android: Open Settings, tap 'Data usage,' and toggle 'Cellular data' off.
- For iPhone: Open Settings, tap 'Cellular,' and toggle 'Cellular Data' off.
Set a limit on cellular data usage. On Android, you can set a threshold for data usage to automatically disable the connection when reached. These limits are based on your device's estimates and may not be precise.
- In Settings, go to 'Data usage.' Set your billing cycle for accurate monitoring. Toggle 'Set cellular data limit' on and adjust the limit using the graph.
Manage data-hungry apps' usage on mobile data. Avoid heavy data-consuming apps while on cellular data. Examples include YouTube, Pandora, Spotify, and other streaming services. Connect to Wi-Fi before using these apps whenever possible.
- On iPhone, disable data usage for specific apps in the 'Cellular' section of Settings.
