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Skip to main contentAskLeaderboardatt.comWirelessData usageGet Unlimited Talk, Text, & Data for $40/mo. when you sign up for AutoPay. Plus, Mexico & Canada included!BBillJohnNew Member•30 MessagesFriday, April 15th, 2022 7:40 AMPlease explain how data is used. To save data I have been turning data off when it is not in use and turning data on when it's used. I have used data 3 times each time for simple quick web use such as checking email or a data base, no streaming and no video chat. First time it said I used 25mg , 2nd time said 50 mg total, and 3rd said 70mg total. This sound like a lot of data for minimal use. Is there a minimum data amount each time data is used? Is there a data charge when data is turned on or when data is turned off? Questions•Updated2 years ago58517ResponsesformerlyknownasACE - Sage•117.9K Messages2 years agoFirst of all data is now cheap. AT&T is least expensive $30 for 30 days Prepaid Plan includes 5 GB of data. Typical smartphones will use about 2 to 3 GB...