With the explosion of data on mobile phones, we can all have unpleasant surprises when we consult the bill at the end of the month. For some, this can represent a real money pit with huge overruns, whether we are aware of it or not. Fortunately, there are many solutions that can be implemented, whether at the level of the package or our smartphones, to avoid these inconveniences.

Adjust your package to your needs

Since the introduction of smartphones in our daily lives, our consumption habits have changed considerably and we are always using more data. Mobile plans have followed this trend by offering substantial, even unlimited envelopes for mobile data. If you want to subscribe to a new offer, always start by consulting a plan comparator to find the formula that suits your needs.

Here are some tips for controlling your cellular data usage:

Control your data to avoid out-of-bundle bills

Control your mobile data directly on your smartphone

Every system, iOS or Android, allows you to quickly disable/re-enable cellular data usage. Turning off mobile data does not prevent you from continuing to receive calls or texts. To go further, you can follow these few tips depending on your smartphone:

Manage data on Android

On an Android smartphone, the Mobile data consumption menu accessible from Settings > Network and Internet > Data consumption, gives you access to detailed monitoring of your consumption. In this menu, you can also set an alert or a limit for mobile data consumption.

Manage data on iOS

On an iPhone or iPad with a SIM card, you can check your mobile data usage by going to Settings > Cellular Data. You will be able to see the detail for each application. To go further, here are some tips:

And you, what is your trick for staying in the nails? Tell us in the comments.