{"id":5756,"date":"2019-02-20T16:39:40","date_gmt":"2019-02-21T00:39:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/?p=5756"},"modified":"2023-01-11T15:26:58","modified_gmt":"2023-01-11T23:26:58","slug":"use-wi-fi-to-make-your-data-plan-go-further","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/use-wi-fi-to-make-your-data-plan-go-further\/","title":{"rendered":"Use Wi-Fi to Make Your Data Plan Go Further"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s an easy way to make the cellular data on your Consumer Cellular Connect plan go even further: connect to Wi-Fi! These days, Wi-Fi networks are available almost anywhere\u2014shops, restaurants, hotels, libraries, and even airports offer it. You can often stay connected to Wi-Fi all day long!<\/p>\n<p>Wi-Fi refers to wireless connectivity which allows a cellphone, laptop, or tablet to access high speed Internet without a physical connection. Instead, a wireless adapter connected to a single broadband Internet connection shares its signal, creating \u201chotspots,\u201d or areas where other devices can connect to it.<\/p>\n<p>When your device is connected to a strong Wi-Fi signal, you can access the Internet and go online to update apps, stream music, or even download movies or TV programs\u2014all without using any of your cellular data.<\/p>\n<p>To make sure you have Wi-Fi turned on, follow these simple steps:<\/p>\n<p><strong>For Android smartphones,<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Step 1:<br \/>\nFrom your home screen, tap the Apps button, then tap Settings.<\/p>\n<p>Step 2:<br \/>\nTap Wi-Fi, then touch the slider to turn on Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n<p>Step 3:<br \/>\nTake a look at the wireless networks that are available, then tap your network to connect.<\/p>\n<p>Step 4:<br \/>\nEnter your network\u2019s password to connect securely.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For iPhone users,<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Step 1:<br \/>\nFrom your Home screen, tap Settings.<\/p>\n<p>Step 2:<br \/>\nTap Wi-Fi, then touch the slider to turn on Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n<p>Step 3:<br \/>\nYour device will automatically search for available Wi-Fi networks.<\/p>\n<p>After you\u2019ve been using Wi-Fi regularly, be sure to go to <a href=\"https:\/\/my.consumercellular.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">My Account<\/a> or check your <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=cci.usage&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">My CC<\/a> app to see how it impacts the amount of cellular data you\u2019re using. Our affordable Connect plans offer a variety of great options for any type of data user, ranging from a low use 250MB plan up to 20GB each month\u2014and all of our Connect plans include unlimited texting. And remember, we make it easy to switch to a different plan whenever you need to: there are no fees for switching, and you can change plans right up to the last day of your monthly billing cycle, so you\u2019ll always have the amount that\u2019s right for your needs.<\/p>\n<p>Using Wi-Fi is a great way to preserve your cellular data for those times when Wi-Fi simply isn\u2019t an option, like when you\u2019re in the car, or enjoying a walk on the beach. It\u2019s widely available, so it\u2019s easy to use! &nbsp;Coupled with your cellular data, it means you\u2019ll have a convenient way to stay connected wherever you need to go.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s an easy way to make the cellular data on your Consumer Cellular Connect plan go even further: connect to Wi-Fi! These days, Wi-Fi networks are available almost anywhere\u2014shops, restaurants, hotels, libraries, and even airports offer it. You can often stay connected to Wi-Fi all day long! 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