1. Abolish Auto play Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, Facebook, X
  2. Block malwares which drain your data
  3. Choose data usage prioritisation and avoid binge watching
  4. Disable background data usage
  5. Eradicate annoying Ads with 3rd party Ad blockers
  6. Favour low data versions of apps, eg Facebook Lite, YouTube Go, Opera Mini
  7. Go to WiFi for iCloud Drive and backup, Android, IOS, and WhatsApp backup
  8. Hide your location in settings
  9. Implement passwords protection. Restrict hotspot usage and know who is using your data. Turn on Two-Factor Authentication.
  10. Jettison automatic downloads of status updates on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp
  11. Know your usage appetite. Track pattern. Use an App on your Providers website
  12. Limit and delete unused Apps
  13. Migrate to data saving mode: Android /iPhone. Setting. Mobile service. Choose the phone number. Choose lower data mode
  14. NO to automatic app status updates
  15. Observe use of Offline downloads to view music/video, google maps, and watch repeatedly
  16. Promote the use of built-in phone data usage trackers. 1. Mobile service. Reset Statistics. Promote the use of usage alerts. 2. Apps. Settings. Internet. Carrier. Data warning and limit. And select the limit.
  17. Query data service terms. 30 days is only with responsible usage. Not a lifetime guarantee
  18. Remove or reduce phone notifications
  19. Stream affordably using SD not HD. Facebook, Instagram, Netflix, Reddit, Spotify etc. are data hogs
  20. Technology you use affects your data consumption
  21. Use WiFi for downloads, app updates; Options are off, mobile and wifi or WiFi
  22. Verify your data plans. MNO plans. Promos, bundles and choose the best.
  23. Watch for unintentional overuse.
  24. X-ray, minimize use and roll over some of your data
  25. Yank off mobile data usage when not needed
  26. Zero archaic phones. Smart data needs smart devices.