Lower mobile data usage and save on your cell phone bill

Jesse Simms • November 26, 2018

Ting is the phone provider that helps you lower your mobile data and save money

There are many different ways to reduce smartphone mobile data usage without having to limit yourself or switch up your smartphone routine. At Ting, we only charge people for what they actually use. That means the less you use, the less you pay. And you can save even more when you restrict your mobile data usage.

There are data saving toggles and features in popular apps (including Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat) that help you cut your mobile data use. There are also controls built right into your smartphone operating system to do the same.

Using Wi-Fi instead of mobile data The more you connect to Wi-Fi on Ting, the more you save. We encourage people to lower their monthly mobile bills by cutting and controlling their mobile data use. You can spend less than $20 per month for one phone with Ting. It all comes down to lowering your mobile data use.
Take a look at our broad list of articles that will help you lower your cellular data usage. If you’re with a pay for what you use provider like Ting, this means a lower monthly bill.

Save on your phone bill with Ting

Comprehensive guides

Check out some of our longer-form articles that will teach you everything you need to know about smartphone mobile data.

From the basics to the bonus features, the guides below have it all.

Get the free Cut Your Data ebook to reduce mobile data usage

Do more with your smartphone without paying more for data

Six simple tips to save money on smartphone mobile data

Six (more) simple tips to save money on smartphone mobile data

Understanding your data usage

Want to reduce your mobile data usage but not sure where to start? You’re in the right place.

Learn where mobile data is typically used on your smartphone and find out how to handle apps that take advantage of your data plan without having to sacrifice your smartphone experience.

How many megabytes are in a gig? Understanding mobile data usage

Control which Android apps use background mobile data

Control which iOS apps use cellular data

Take control of how your apps use data with NetGuard

What is mobile data and how much do I need?

Try this Android data manager: Datally by Google

What can you do with 1 GB of data

Reduce and manage mobile data usage

There are controls built right into your smartphone operating system that will help you reduce your data usage. Here are some general apps and settings within Android and iOS smartphones that will lower your cellular data usage.

Block ads while browsing to lower data usage

Limit background data usage with Data Saver

Reduce your cellular data usage with Wi-Fi Assistant (Select devices)

Disable Wi-Fi Assist to save your mobile data

Compress your data with Onavo Extend

Reduce your cellular data usage by up to 50% with Opera Max

Turn your computer into a Wi-Fi hotspot

Make the most of Wi-Fi

When you connect to Wi-Fi at home, work, school or a cafe, you don’t use any mobile data. Here are some tips and tricks for making the most of Wi-Fi and saving even more.

Wi-Fi Analyzer finds the best connection

Automatically connect to Wi-Fi at home and work

Free Wi-Fi calling with Google Hangouts

Unplug from your phone

While phones can be powerful tools that make our lives better, they can also feel like a bit of a burden sometimes. Why not unplug from your phone a bit? You’ll use less mobile data than ever. You could even consider going with a flip or feature phone for texting and calling only.

How to unplug: it starts with your phone

Going grayscale to use your phone more mindfully

App of the week: Checky

Phone addiction? Tips to help you use your phone less.

A roundup of our favorite flip phones

Lower data use in popular apps

Most popular apps include a built-in data saving toggle or feature. There’s no need to stop using an app entirely, just take a look through the icons below and find the apps you recognize to lower your monthly mobile data usage.

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and Google Maps are just a few of the apps listed below.