Mobile Data Usage
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Mobile Data or Wi-Fi: Which drains your phone battery faster? Here's what experts say
Technology | Jun 18, 2026, 05:24 PM ISTMobile data, especially 4G and 5G networks, generally consumes more battery than Wi-Fi because smartphones must work harder to maintain a connection with distant cell towers. Understanding the difference can help users improve battery life and reduce frequent charging.
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Raghav Chadha urges rollover and adjustment of unused mobile data to protect consumers
India | Mar 23, 2026, 06:17 PM ISTChadha highlighted a flaw in current telecom plans, noting that unused data from a plan disappears, even though the user has paid for it. The AAP leader stressed that this is not an accident but a deliberate policy, leaving consumers repeatedly paying for capacity they cannot fully utilise.
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These mobile games are draining your data: Know more
Technology | May 30, 2023, 11:20 AM ISTThe report highlights that the collected data from these games can be utilized beyond gaming, such as for targeted marketing or market research. This indicates the potential for commercial exploitation of the data, extending beyond the games' primary function as gaming platforms.
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How to maximize your data usage and minimize your data loss?
Apps | Apr 04, 2023, 07:33 PM ISTHere are some tips to help you maximise your data usage while minimising data loss. With these tips, you'll be able to consume as much data as you need without wasting it on unnecessary activities.
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Vodafone Idea Plans which comes with Amazon Prime subscription: Rs 501, Rs 701 and more
Technology | Dec 05, 2022, 04:36 PM ISTVodafone Idea (Vi) has been offering various postpaid plans under the REDX subscription, where users will get bundled with Amazon Prime subscription. The Amazon Prime subscription with its prepaid plans with the OTT platfrom, but now it is availabel in postpaid plans. Here are the details.
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Vi International Roaming Packs launched from Rs 599 to Rs 5999
Technology | May 23, 2022, 05:53 PM ISTVi launches International Roaming packs offering unlimited voice calls and mobile data usage to the traveller for having the best travel experience globally.
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Strict restrictions to continue as J-K admin extends 2G mobile data service till Feb 24
India | Feb 16, 2020, 03:43 PM ISTThe Jammu and Kashmir administration has extended the 2G mobile data service and fixed-line internet connectivity wherever provided across the union territory till February 24, an official spokesperson said on Sunday.
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Mobile data traffic in India to grow 5 times by 2023: Ericsson report
Technology | Jun 12, 2018, 02:36 PM ISTIn 2017, LTE subscriptions in India stood at 20 per cent.
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India at the bottom in global 3G usage: Facebook
Feb 26, 2015, 11:20 AM ISTNew Delhi: Only 13% of subscribers in India are using 3G and 4G networks even as high speed mobile data services are being around for over two years, a study by Facebook-led Internet.org said.According to