View & manage data

Access Usage Manager to view data usage, set data limits, and see the apps using the most data.

INSTRUCTIONS & INFO

To view data usage swipe down from the top of the screen and tap the Settings icon.
Note: To check your current month's data usage dial *data# (*3282#) on your mobile phone to receive a text message with the current bill cycle's usage.
Tap Data Usage.
Here you can view the data usage summary for the selected billing cycle.
To change the displayed billing cycle, tap the Data usage cycle drop-down.
To change the billing cycle start date, tap Change cycle.
Select the desired date and tap SET.
To set data limits, tap Set cellular data limit.
Note: When the mobile data limit is active and has been reached, the mobile data block will remain in effect until mobile data is manually re-enabled on the device, the limit threshold is changed to a higher value, or a new data usage cycle begins. If you set data usage limits on your device, they do not communicate with AT&T systems. You will still receive AT&T system generated notifications as you approach your data limits.
If prompted tap OK.
Drag the Warning marker up or down to set the level at which you will be warned about your monthly data usage.
Drag the Limit marker up or down to set the monthly data limit.
To restrict apps from using data while running in the background, tap Settings > Data usage > Desired app > Restrict background data.
Note: Your myAT&T account is also another way to manage your wireless usage.