LaurieKTB Author

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High hotspot usage

Used 50GB hotspot in 11 days and only 20 hours of streaming. What is happening?

iPhone SE, iOS 16

Posted on Jan 7, 2023 6:10 PM

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Jan 7, 2023 6:15 PM in response to LaurieKTB

Streaming HD video can use up to 3 gigabytes of data per hour so, 50 gigs doesn’t seem that unreasonable.

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Jan 7, 2023 6:15 PM in response to LaurieKTB

You streamed 20 hours using the hotspot. I’m surprised it didn’t use more. Streaming video uses a lot of data.

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LaurieKTB Author

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Jan 7, 2023 6:39 PM in response to Lawrence Finch

Thank you. I am brand new at this so I didn’t know! 😊

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LaurieKTB Author

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Jan 7, 2023 6:40 PM in response to LaurieKTB

Thank you. I am brand new at this so I didn’t know! 😊

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