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How to get the most out of your mobile data

CONSUMER EDUCATION

Data is everywhere but it’s important for users to know exactly how data works to save costs and maximise the amount of time they can enjoy the benefits of a digitally connected life.

Everything you do online will require some mobile data if you are not connected via Wi-Fi. Usage is measured in megabytes (MB) and gigabytes (GB). There are 1 024MB in 1GB of data and everything you send (upload) or receive (download) will require some amount of the data.

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