Mobile users are advised to monitor their data usage carefully to avoid unexpected charges, especially if they do not have unlimited data plans. Using additional data can be costly, and running out of data means losing access to essential services like WhatsApp, Google Maps, and email when not connected to Wi-Fi.

Recent data shows that phone users are consuming an average of over 11GB per month, marking a 40% increase from two years ago. The primary data consumers are apps, particularly those featuring video content.

TRG Datacenters has identified the top 10 applications that quickly deplete monthly data allowances, with YouTube leading the list. Streaming on YouTube can consume approximately 360MB per hour in standard definition and around 720MB per hour in high definition.

Following YouTube are platforms like Twitch, Snapchat, TikTok, Threads, and Netflix. Despite the dominance of content streaming services, many apps, including YouTube, continue to consume data in the background even when not actively used.

TRG Datacenters revealed that YouTube is the most data-consuming app, with over 90% of data usage happening in the background. To manage data usage, users can disable background data usage in app settings to avoid exceeding their data limits.

For users with limited data plans, understanding which apps consume the most data is crucial. Both Android and iPhone devices offer tools to monitor data usage and identify data-hungry apps, helping users conserve their data and potentially save on additional data purchases.