question about netflix

[smoky]

does anybody know if we use the netflix app does it use our data? my billing cycle just started on the 11th and im already at 2gigs (haven't tethered, seen about 7-9hrs of netflix)

 

[~Cha~]

It uses your DATA plan good sir!, just like any other program that streams stuff into your phone ( pandora for example) So i would keep an eye on your usage so you dont go over your GBs ( if you dont have an unlimited DATA plan that is)


Best way to do that is going to the My Account app that should be pre-installed on your phone

 

[smoky]

i didn't know it used data..kinda sucks...

and yes i have "unlimited" plan even though it throttles after 5gigs smh...
and yeah i know bout that "my account" app..that's how i know how much data i have used

but thanks for the quick response

 

[Cramill]

Can't you just switch to wifi when you want to watch Netflix? (Assuming that a wifi network is available.) That wouldn't use your data plan.

 

[smoky]

I'm almost 100% sure that's gonna use up your data as well..don't quote me though

 

[MyNamesTooLong]

I'm almost 100% sure that's gonna use up your data as well..don't quote me though

No it won't...I can connect my back up phone to wifi and use the web/market etc.

 

[aci78]

Wi-Fi does NOT use your data plan. You are streaming over your computer's (or someone elses) internet band width, not T-mobile's, so it does not count against your cap for data.