Data Usage

[#1]

Why has my data usage expired so quickly after renewing goodybag on 27 Feb.  Never happened before since joining giffgaff

[#2]

Hi @rosalind555

Is your mobile data enabled? As this can be associated with background data. Apps running in the background can occasionally make use of the mobile data or it could be apps being updated in the background.

It is recommended to switch off the data option under the device settings when the mobile data is not in use or update apps over a WiFi connection only.

if you feel this is incorrect then I suggest you ask a giffgaff agent to investigate. To contact an agent please follow this https://support2.giffgaff.com/app/ask/Top-up-balances-and-goodybags/goodybag-allowances-or-credit-ba... link please be aware agents can take up 24 hrs to reply to your question.

You can find agent replies under the “Messages From Agents” box on your “My Giffgaff” page or to gain access to the page please follow this link https://giffgaff.com/support/questions

[#3]

Hi @rosalind555

It could be a case that your phone has background apps/app updates running that could be using your goodybags data very fast. It is worth checking and turning these updates off and seeing if that helps reduce your data usage.

See this link for a guide and tips for data usage.

https://community.giffgaff.com/t5/Tips-Guides/Data-usage/m-p/12087702/highlight/true#M84441

I hope this helps.

[#4]

@rosalind555 >>>

Check here: https://community.giffgaff.com/t5/Tips-Guides/Where-s-Whys-all-my-Data-Internet-Gone-etc/td-p/206309...

Also to check your data usage: https://giffgaff.com/profile/usage-statement

[#5]

Hi @rosalind555

Sorry for that. Smart phones update there apps in the back ground and uses data unknowingly. However, you can check the data usage on your phone by going to Settings -> Mobile -> Mobile Data -> Mobile Data Usage to see how much mobile data used and what apps have used that data. You can also check data usage from within the giffgaff app if have installed on the phone Or can check the usage details by sending text PLAN to 43430 you will receive a text with usage of past 30 days.