We all try our best to not be glued to our phones and devices, but it’s just hard not to be. Reducing your hotspot data usage can help you avoid hitting your data caps too quickly.
Here are some tips to manage your portable hotspot data consumption:
- Cancel out of your APPs after using them. Don’t set your video APPs to auto-play
- Turn off location services and take your GPS maps offline. Download routes for later offline use with Google Maps and Apple Maps. Some of our travel hotspot devices have the Maps APP installed on them.
- Turn off background APP refresh. Many APPs frequently update, which drains data and battery life without you noticing.
- Monitor your data usage and save large downloads for when you’re connected. Try to save your streaming, online gaming, and TikTok scrolling for when you’re connected to broadband.
In addition, you can simply turn on “Economize Data Usage" mode on the GlocalMe hotspot device under “More”. While this mode is active and you are using the hotspot network, you will not be able to access APP store.