Why Can’t I Use My Phone Data Instead Of WIFI?

Why Can’t I Use My Phone Data Instead Of WIFI ?


Posted on Sep 21, 2020 2:03 AM

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Sep 21, 2020 8:05 AM in response to heeroshini

The cellular network providers weren’t fond of having a sizable hunk of a billion iPhone and iPad users all downloading (big) iOS and iPadOS updates over the cellular network and all more-or-less at the same time.


More than a few folks have cellular data caps too, and an iPhone or iPad update would blow out those caps, with the inevitable complaints ensuing there.


If you really want to use cellular data and have a cellular plan with sufficient data, there are ways to do that. Otherwise, use Wi-Fi.

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Why Can’t I Use My Phone Data Instead Of WIFI?

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