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Manage mobile broadband data usage
Managing your data usage can help you stay within your total allotted data for the month. Here
are some tips to get you started. For more info, see Manage your mobile broadband data usage on
Surface.com.
Settings that help you minimize mobile broadband use
Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, choose Settings > Change PC settings, and make
the following changes:
Select Network > Connections, select your mobile broadband connection, and under Data
usage turn Set as a metered connection to On.
Select OneDrive > Metered connections, and under Sync settings turn off both sliders.
Select PC and devices > Devices, and turn off Download over metered connections.
From the Start screen, swipe in from the right edge of the screen, choose Settings > Tiles, and
under Data used for tile updates select a data limit.
Habits to minimize mobile broadband use
Connect to a Wi-Fi network whenever one is available. If you’re connected to both Wi-Fi and
mobile broadband, Surface will use the Wi-Fi connection. For steps and tips for connecting to Wi-
Fi, see Connect Surface to a wireless network on Surface.com.
When you're using your mobile broadband connection, limit data-intensive activities like streaming
music or video, making video calls, or playing online games. Real-time GPS mapping also uses
data.
Remember that if you share your mobile broadband connection by hosting a mobile hotspot from
your Surface, all the data that goes through the hotspot counts against your data plan.
Keep an eye on your data usage
Keeping track of how much data you use can help you avoid extra charges and select the right data
plan for your needs. Here's how to set your Surface to show estimated data usage in your
Networks list:
1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, choose Settings > Change PC settings >
Network, and select your mobile broadband connection.
2. Turn on Show my estimated data use in the Networks list.