{"id":6332,"date":"2020-06-17T10:52:15","date_gmt":"2020-06-17T17:52:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/?p=6332"},"modified":"2023-01-11T13:45:06","modified_gmt":"2023-01-11T21:45:06","slug":"heres-how-to-select-the-best-data-plan-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/heres-how-to-select-the-best-data-plan-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"HERE\u2019S HOW TO SELECT THE BEST DATA PLAN FOR YOU"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Choosing the right data plan for your needs depends on striking the right balance between your lifestyle, and your budget. Fortunately, Consumer Cellular offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/shopping\/choose\/plan\">a variety of pl<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/shopping\/choose\/plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"a (opens in a new tab)\">a<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/shopping\/choose\/plan\">ns<\/a> that deliver both outstanding value and a suitable choice for any type of user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary consideration for many is: how much data do I really need?\nTo use the Internet, social media, apps, or email requires mobile data\u2014in fact,\nyou\u2019ll need data for just about everything you do on your phone besides making\nand receiving calls. This means deciding roughly which of the categories below your\ndata usage fits into.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Light User.<\/strong> This is a\nperson who uses data every so often to connect with friends, or check the\nlatest headlines. In general, you\u2019re considered a light user if your usage\nfollows these patterns:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You like to look at web pages, or check your email occasionally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You check your social media online reasonably often.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re unlikely to use your internet for more than an hour a day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If this sounds like you, our 3GB plan is a great choice that should\nmore than cover your needs.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Medium User. <\/strong>A medium user\ndoes things that require data just about every single day, like sending and\nreceiving email, and scrolling through social media often. You\u2019re a medium user\nif:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You download email daily to your phone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You spend quite a bit of time browsing the internet, and download\na few games or apps each month.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You like to watch streaming video and download a few songs now and\nthen, too. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You share data with 1 or 2 other users on your account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For the medium user, our plan offering 10GB is a robust and\naffordable choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Heavy User.<\/strong> If you rely\non your cellphone for just about everything you do, chances are you\u2019re a heavy\ndata user. This would include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You rely extensively on mobile data to communicate with friends\nand family, and access the Internet several hours per day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You send and receive quite a few emails daily, often with\nattachments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You watch videos online several times a week and regularly\ndownload apps, games, and music.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You share your plan with 2 or more medium or heavy data users.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re in this category, either our 15GB plan or our new option\nfor unlimited data will deliver everything you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also recognize that your needs can change. A light data user\nmay suddenly become a heavy-duty data user by adding lines for family members,\nor discovering a fascinating new video streaming service. That\u2019s why with\nConsumer Cellular you can change to a different plan at any time, and as often\nas you need to, with no additional fees. And for additional convenience and\nvalue, all of our data plans include unlimited texting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about how you use your data each month, then look to Consumer Cellular to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/shopping\/choose\/plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">find the plan<\/a> that\u2019s just right for you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing the right data plan for your needs depends on striking the right balance between your lifestyle, and your budget. Fortunately, Consumer Cellular offers a variety of plans that deliver both outstanding value and a suitable choice for any type of user. The primary consideration for many is: how much data do I really need? 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