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Last updated: 16 March 2026
If you reach your mobile data allowance, your service may slow down, stop working, or continue with additional charges depending on your plan and account settings. It’s important to monitor your usage to avoid unexpected costs.
What happens when your data allowance is used
If you use all the mobile data included in your plan, one of the following may happen:
This depends on the terms of your specific mobile plan and account settings.
Will I be charged for extra data?
If your plan allows usage beyond your included allowance, any additional data used may be charged at your provider’s standard out-of-bundle rates.
When does my data reset?
Your mobile data allowance resets automatically at the start of each billing cycle.
Once the new billing cycle begins, your full data allowance will become available again.
How to avoid reaching your data limit
To help manage your usage:
You can check your data usage directly from your phone settings.
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