If you don’t have an unlimited data plan, it’s essential to monitor your monthly data usage closely. Utilizing one-off add-ons can be very costly, and running out of data means losing access to crucial services like WhatsApp, Google Maps, or email when not connected to Wi-Fi.
If you frequently find yourself with no data remaining at the end of the month, there may be a simple explanation for it.
According to the experts at TRG Datacenters, we are now using more data than ever before, with the average smartphone user consuming over 11GB per month – a 40% increase from just two years ago.
Unsurprisingly, apps, particularly those featuring video content, are the biggest data consumers.
TRG Datacenters has published its top 10 list of applications that can quickly deplete your monthly data allowance, with YouTube leading the pack.
HERE’S HOW MUCH DATA YOUTUBE STREAMING CONSUMES (VIA AIRALO)
• Standard Definition (SD): Approximately 360MB per hour
• High Definition (HD – 720p): Around 720MB per hour
Following YouTube, other data-intensive apps include Twitch, Snapchat, TikTok, Threads, and Netflix.
It’s no surprise that media streaming platforms are major data guzzlers, but TRG Datacenters also notes that many apps, including YouTube, consume data even when not actively in use.
“Among all mobile apps, YouTube is the top data consumer, with over 90% of usage attributed to background activity,” as explained by TRG Datacenters.
Disabling background data usage for any app in the settings is a simple solution that can prevent unexpected data depletion.
Here’s the list of top 10 data-draining apps based on average user consumption:
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