Data.

lathbury · 11th April 2012, 13:46

Hi All, I want to upgrade my phone to a Smartphone and part of the tariff is 100mb, how long will this last using the phone to search and use the gps?. Thanks.

testdasi · 11th April 2012, 13:53

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Originally Posted by lathbury

Hi All, I want to upgrade my phone to a Smartphone and part of the tariff is 100mb, how long will this last using the phone to search and use the gps?. Thanks.

I know it's cliche but the answer is it depends. If you use Google Maps / iPhone maps for example, expect big data usage (these download the maps every time you use them - except for Android Google Maps sort of have a "caching" system but you will still eventually use some data). Regular browsing of full-graphic sites will yield the same effect.

100MB is never enough for me. I regularly end up in the 200MB+.

If you use dedicated GPS apps (Sygic, iGo, etc.) then data usage will be less demanding.

guru · 11th April 2012, 13:54

100Mb is a very small allowance however as long as you use wifi at home or work it should be enough. Be careful though as out of bundle data can be very expensive.

StevenWilliams · 11th April 2012, 17:56

I use about 1200mb a month..

I use my phone as my satnav using sat maps. All my usage when on the road and I wigle.

When at home It's connected to wifi.

Upon inspection It's mostly GPS.. However I tend to set it showing me the maps when I drive anywhere even if I don't need the GPS functions.

Unclefista · 11th April 2012, 20:26

I'd research how much it would be to buy a phone outright and bung a giffgaff Sim in it.
The missus has a desire z on giffgaff for a tenner a month with unlimited data.
It works out much cheaper than my contract.

lathbury · 12th April 2012, 06:49

Many thanks for the replies, I will try to buy a Smartphone and try Giffgaff, how easy is it to cancel from 02 and keep my old number?, I don't want any hassle arguing with the person on the other end.

Ken · 12th April 2012, 06:57

Dont know if this helps but the last four days I have been using a dongle for all my internet as I am waiting for a new provider.

I haven't used the net as much as its so slow but over the four days I have used just short of 1800mb.

lathbury · 12th April 2012, 09:28

Many thanks to all for the advice.

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lathbury Posted a thing or two 75 Conn S.E. Cdt. Join Date: May 2007 Location: Merseyside Posts: 1,803 Thanks: 1,873 Thanked 52 Times in 49 Posts	Data. Many thanks for the replies, I will try to buy a Smartphone and try Giffgaff, how easy is it to cancel from 02 and keep my old number?, I don't want any hassle arguing with the person on the other end.

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Ken Busy doing nothing! . Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hampshire Posts: 6,373 Thanks: 33 Thanked 44 Times in 16 Posts	Dont know if this helps but the last four days I have been using a dongle for all my internet as I am waiting for a new provider. I haven't used the net as much as its so slow but over the four days I have used just short of 1800mb.

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lathbury Posted a thing or two 75 Conn S.E. Cdt. Join Date: May 2007 Location: Merseyside Posts: 1,803 Thanks: 1,873 Thanked 52 Times in 49 Posts	Data. Many thanks to all for the advice.