Does iOS 8 finally introduce a data cap option similar to what android offers?

[theycallmejay]

Does iOS 8 finally introduce a data cap option similar to what android offers?

 

[Just_Me_D]

Does iOS 8 finally introduce a data cap option similar to what android offers?

Not that I know of...

 

[theycallmejay]

Looks like the days of data overages will continue...

 

[BreakingKayfabe]

Looks like the days of data overages will continue...

They are if you let your data keep going over. Ultimately it's up to the individual to follow their data as it's being counted by the carrier.

 

[Just_Me_D]

Looks like the days of data overages will continue...

There are apps like DataMan Next that tracks your usage allegedly in realtime. It worked well for me and was pretty accurate when I tested it.

https://appsto.re/us/0m-vJ.i

 

[kch50428]

I've never had a data overage... Am able to use data intensive apps when on wifi...

 

[theycallmejay]

I've tried using that app and it doesn't give me accurate usage for some reason. My carrier usage is always higher than what the app shows :/

 

[zerog46]

Who is your carrier? I have verizon and they let me know when I'm at certain increments set by me.

 

[Ledsteplin]

Verizon alerts at 50%, 75% and 90% data usage. But I too use data intensive apps and other usage for wifi. When away from wifi, I do little other than talking or a few texts.


Sent from my ancient but trustworthy iPhone 5

 

[acerace113]

Verizon alerts at 50%, 75% and 90% data usage. But I too use data intensive apps and other usage for wifi. When away from wifi, I do little other than talking or a few texts.


Sent from my ancient but trustworthy iPhone 5

I wish my carrier let me know that often... I only get a text at 90% data usage...


Sent from my iPhone 5S (beta testing) or 5th gen iPod touch using Tapatalk

 

[jr866gooner]

This was one of those features I liked with android but I found myself hardly using it and forgetting. There was no real interaction with the user it was just there and you had to check it,..I don't recall a notification as such..

 

[cbobb123]

They are if you let your data keep going over. Ultimately it's up to the individual to follow their data as it's being counted by the carrier.

But for some people it's a pain to have to manually check their data. It is pretty convenient.

 

[BreakingKayfabe]

But for some people it's a pain to have to manually check their data. It is pretty convenient.

It's right there in the carrier app.

 

[cbobb123]

It's right there in the carrier app.

Does the carrier app automatically notify you when you're running out of data?

 

[BreakingKayfabe]

Does the carrier app automatically notify you when you're running out of data?

Depends the carrier. My point was that all it takes is a single tap on an app icon.

 

[Ledsteplin]

Does the carrier app automatically notify you when you're running out of data?

Verizon sends me a text message with the data usage. It's one reason I use the Do Not Disturb feature. Some of those data alerts came at 3:00 am. But it also shows in the app and the MyVerizon online site.


Sent from my ancient but trustworthy iPhone 5

 

[TechnologyTwitt]

I'm on T-Mobile with 5GB per month, one of the reasons I chose them is that there is no cap, just slowed speed. But, as an option, I can buy 500MB for the day or 1GB for the week ($10) in case I need it.

Coverage is great, speed is blazing fast and the price is right.

 

[cbobb123]

Depends the carrier. My point was that all it takes is a single tap on an app icon.

Naa, a waste if finger muscle to tap the icon to check my data.

 

[Not Quite Right]

I still have an unlimited data plan, so data caps are of no interest to me. ( Just thought I'd throw that in your guys face)

 

[qbnkelt]

I've never gone over. I keep track myself.