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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nWhat Is the Difference Between Cellular Data and Wi-Fi?\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Generally, it\u2019s usually better to connect to the internet with your smartphone<\/a> using a Wi-Fi network. This is because the maximum speeds available on a Wi-Fi network are typically many times faster than that of a cellular network.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll most likely experience a higher quality (more stable) internet connection and faster speeds connecting through a Wi-Fi network. <\/p>\n\n\n However, if you have a cell phone capable of 5G and your cell phone plan includes 5G service, you could experience better speeds on that particular cellular network. But for most typical users, this scenario is rare.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Note<\/span>: The high-speed capability of 5G networks is why many cellular companies are marketing 5G internet to residential customers.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wi-Fi is usually the better option if you ever have both options available – Wi-Fi or cellular data. This is because Wi-Fi typically offers: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cellular data might be a better option in some cases, but it\u2019s rare. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In this case, you might experience faster internet speeds and service that\u2019s just as stable as Wi-Fi. Just ensure you\u2019re confident you won\u2019t get hit with data charges for a high amount of data used for things like video streaming or gaming.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you keep trying to use the internet, but your mobile phone keeps using your cellular data instead of the Wi-Fi network, you may need to disable cellular data to force the phone to use Wi-Fi.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n To do this on an Android, go into Settings<\/span>, tap Connections<\/span>, tap Data usage<\/span>, and disable the toggle to the right of Mobile data<\/span>. \n<\/p>\n\n\n To do this on Apple iPhone, go to Settings<\/span>, tap Cellular<\/span> (or Mobile Data) and disable the toggle to the right of Cellular Data<\/span>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n In some situations, using your cellular connection is the better (or only) choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n These include:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Generally, it’s always a good idea to use Wi-Fi whenever possible to conserve cellular data usage. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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When Should You Turn Off Cellular Data?\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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