Remember, we’ll always send you a text to let you know when you’ve used 80 per cent of your data and again when you’ve run out.
Understanding data usage
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There are a few things worth knowing about how you use data with EE.
Quick ways to check your data and get more
Quick ways to check your data and get more
You can:
Can I go over my data allowance?
Can I go over my data allowance?
No, you can’t go over your data allowance. We’ll text you when you’ve used 80 per cent and then again when it runs out – there are no hidden charges.
If you do use up your data you can always buy more to see you through. You can also upgrade your plan.
Why is my data usage sometimes more than I've downloaded?
Why is my data usage sometimes more than I've downloaded?
When content providers state the file size of their content, it may take up a little bit more of your data to download that file. This is because of encryption and addressing data – the ‘headers’ on each packet of data – which can be up to 10 per cent of the total file size.
For instance, if an image is said to be 100MB, it may take up to 110MB of data to download that file to your device.
At EE, we do what we can to limit the amount of data you use when downloading content in the UK, for example by not counting all of the ‘DNS’ data that’s used up every time you access the internet.
Can I use data when I go abroad?
Can I use data when I go abroad?
You can use your data allowance in 48 European destinations at no extra cost. If you’re heading further afield, you’ll need to buy a roaming add-on to use data while you’re abroad.
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