A few small settings changes can make a real difference to how fast a mobile data plan disappears while streaming.
Streaming is one of the fastest ways to use up a mobile data allowance, but a few adjustments go a long way toward stretching it further.
Most streaming apps let you cap video quality manually in their settings — dropping from HD to standard definition can cut data usage dramatically. See our breakdown of how much data streaming actually uses for the numbers.
If an app supports offline playback, doing the download while connected to Wi-Fi avoids using mobile data entirely for that content.
If you're traveling and unsure about Wi-Fi reliability, our guide on streaming while traveling covers how to plan around it.
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