


Select the cellular network you want to use. Select Start > Settings > Network & internet > Cellular. To see whether you have an app from your mobile operator installed: Or, you can look for an app on your mobile operator’s website or in Microsoft Store. Your mobile operator’s app may be installed automatically during setup. Use an app from your mobile operator. Many mobile operators provide an app you can use to view your account information, data usage, and more. These include using apps that stream data to your Surface and sharing your connection-for example, playing videos, games, or music, or using your Surface as a mobile hotspot. On the Cellular data screen, under Choose apps that can use your cellular data, turn the toggles on or off.Ĭhange your email download settings to manual instead of automatic. To determine which apps can use cellular data, select Start > Settings > Network & internet > Cellular > Cellular data and apps. Enable syncing only when you need to upload or download to OneDrive. For example, in your settings for OneDrive, turn off syncing over metered connections. Limit the amount of syncing you do over a metered connection. Do this by using an app from your mobile operator or through Windows network settings by selecting Start > Settings > Network & internet, then select Data usage at the top for your cellular connection. If you bought a prepaid plan from a mobile operator through the Mobile Plans app, select the Network icon on the taskbar, select Manage cellular connections (>), then look at the amount of data remaining that’s listed under the cellular network name. To find out if your cellular data connection is set as metered, select Start > Settings > Network & internet > Cellular. Under Connection settings for your cellular data connection, look at the Metered connection setting. This can help you reduce the amount of data you use by limiting the scope of updates, pausing downloads, not updating Start menu tiles, and restricting other things that send and receive data. To learn how, see Connect to a Wi-Fi network in Windows.Įnsure that your cellular data connection is set as a metered connection. Wi-Fi is typically less expensive than a cellular data connection. If you have a limited cellular data plan, connect to a Wi-Fi network that you trust when possible. Here are some things to consider:Ĭonnect to a Wi-Fi network. It really depends on how you use your device, how often, and where. Talk to your mobile operator about the right data plan for you.
