AnswersDriveYes. Your cellular company (i.e AT&T, Verizon, etc) doesn't know how much data you use over wifi, and they will not bill you for it (obviously, there is some cost for internet in your house, but that is separate). When you are actively using the phone on wifi, iOS 5 will not use any cellular data.
Do apps count as data usage?
Phone calls do not count as "data" but do, obviously, count against the minutes on your plan. It is important to note that while connected to Wi-Fi, only MMS uses data. iMessage, Apps, mail, web browsing, etc, all utilize Wi-Fi over EDGE/3G/4G, while MMS does not, regardless of Wi-Fi connectivity.
Is WIFI faster than cellular data?
Cellular data service may be slower, the same or faster than Wi-Fi. However, 4G cellular may be much faster than public Wi-Fi or even home Wi-Fi with a slow DSL connection to the Internet.
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Do I want Cellular Data on or off?
You can turn cellular data on or off to limit apps and services from using the cellular network to connect to the Internet. When cellular data is on, apps and services use your cellular connection when Wi-Fi isn't available.
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What is the difference between WIFI and wireless Internet access?
While wireless LANs refer to any local area network (LAN) that a mobile user can connect to through a wireless (radio) connection; Wi-Fi (short for "wireless fidelity") is a term for certain types of WLANs that use specifications in the 802.11 wireless protocol family. Differences between Wi-Fi, WLAN and WiMax.
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Is WIFI calling free?
Wi-Fi Calling is a service for Android and iOS smartphones providing the ability to make and receive phone calls over a Wi-Fi connection. It's simple to use with no separate application or log-in required. Wi-Fi calling is a free service when calling to a US, US Virgin Islands, or Puerto Rico number.
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Is WIFI unlimited?
WiFi is not Unlimited. Yes, most of the technology providers have an impression that WiFi is Unlimited Free Internet while Cellular Data is Limited Paid Internet. A smartphone with Cellular data can also be used as a WiFi Hotspot which doesn't make the WiFi Unlimited.
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Do you use data when you text?
SMS. By default, the iPhone sends text messages over your cellular network through a service called Short Messaging Service. While SMS messages don't count against your data plan, your carrier charges for each message sent and received if text messages aren't included in your plan.
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Is Wi Fi and the Internet the same thing?
So, Wifi Is Just A Radio Signal. Here is the differentiating factor between the Internet and WiFi. Now imagine that instead of the same 40 songs over and over again, that lunchbox (router) is broadcasting the Internet to your devices. You're no longer imagining things, this is reality.
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Do you use data in airplane mode?
You can use airplane mode to avoid roaming charges when travelling. You won't be able to send or receive text messages or phone calls, or use data services, but you could connect to a Wi-Fi network to check your email or browse the Internet.
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What is meant by unlimited data?
T-Mobile users can still buy unlimited data plans, but they work like AT&T's—they're throttled. That means while you won't incur any overages for going over your limit (2GB for the "Plus" plan and 5GB for the "Premium" plan), your data speeds will be throttled for the rest of the month when you go over.
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Can you make phone calls with cellular data turned off?
It's absolutely OK to turn off Cellular Data if you have a minuscule data plan or you don't need internet when you're not at home. When Cellular Data is off and you're not connected to Wi-Fi, you can only use your iPhone to make phone calls and send text messages (but not iMessages, which use data).
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Is WIFI data?
Generally, when you are on wifi, your phone does not use cellular data. However, there may be some apps that use cellular data whether you are on wifi or not. Visual voice mail on an iPhone is such an app.
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What is data on mobile phones?
You want to be able to access the Internet wherever you are, on your smartphone or another mobile device. A data plan is part of the service that mobile operators offer to give you connectivity anywhere under the sky. A data plan involves getting you connected to a 3G, 4G or LTE network.
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How can I stop data usage on Iphone?
How to turn off cellular data for specific apps on iPhone
- Launch the Settings app from your Home screen.
- Tap Cellular.
- Tap the switch next to each app for which you'd like to turn off cellular data usage. Just scroll down to view them.
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What is the definition of data on cell phones?
Definition of: cellular data. cellular data. The transmission of data via cellphone. Also called "mobile data" and a separate service from voice calling, cellular data is used for email, Web pages, media and app downloads and software updates. Text messaging (SMS) is also a different service.
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What is the mobile data?
Mobile data is one way that mobile device users can gain wireless access to the internet. Depending on how much you use the internet, and where, having a data-enabled device will give you the best of both worlds, giving you on-the-go access to the information you need.
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What does the WIFI assist do?
You can use Wi-Fi Assist with most apps like Safari, Apple Music, Mail, Maps, and more. When Wi-Fi Assist is activated, you'll see the cellular data icon in the status bar on your device. Because you'll stay connected to the Internet over cellular when you have a poor Wi-Fi connection, you might use more cellular data.
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What is the symbol for WIFI?
The logo's meaning is described by Akshat Dharmsaktu. Here is an image: The symbol, which we are more familiar with since it appears on most WiFi enabled devices, is a design that is emulating a generic broadcast or antenna. The starting point (the dot at the bottom) symbolizes the WiFi source.
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Do you have to have Internet service for a tablet?
Answer: Tablets are wireless devices. That means as long as you can access a Wi-Fi signal that provides an Internet connection, you can use your tablet to access the Internet. Most tablets only include a Wi-Fi chip and do not even provide the option to connect to a cellular network.
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What is a cellular data network?
About cellular data networks. Learn more about GSM, CDMA, and LTE cellular data networks. If a Wi-Fi network is unavailable, you can use a cellular data network to connect to the Internet on your iPhone and iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular).
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What is cellular service?
A cellular network or mobile network is a communication network where the last link is wireless. The network is distributed over land areas called cells, each served by at least one fixed-location transceiver, but more normally three cell sites or base transceiver stations.
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What is the definition of cellular data?
cellular data - Computer Definition. The transmission of data via cellphone. Also called "mobile data" and a separate service from voice calling, cellular data is used for e-mail, Web pages, media and app downloads and software updates. Text messaging (SMS) is also a different service. See carrier data plans.