Do data charges apply if I don't have unlimited data on my phone, and I'm using my iPhone to play music while taking a walk, or at someone elses house, using my phone for music on their Bose listening dock?
MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
If the music isn't on your device already and you download over a cellular connection then these downloads will count against your allowance and once you exceed it you will be charged. This is exactly the same as if you were downloading any other type of data over cellular.
If the music isn't on your device already and you download over a cellular connection then these downloads will count against your allowance and once you exceed it you will be charged. This is exactly the same as if you were downloading any other type of data over cellular.
So I would have to pre-download playlists at home, where I have Wi-Fi to my iPhone before I plan to leave and listen... correct? Then does that music stay on my phone forever? Can I delete it, and it will be on the Cloud next time I want to grab it?
Yes, ideally you would download your music at home in advance. The music does then stay on your phone, however you can delete it, but if you leave it there and your phone becomes full iTunes match will automatically delete some of the oldest unplayed content in order to free up some space. Yes it will always be available for download from iTunes match providing that it is still available in the iTunes Store.
Data Charges with iTunes Match
