The Difference Between Cellular and Wi-Fi Data

The Difference Between Cellular and Wi-Fi Data

So you want to know the difference between cellular and Wi-Fi data? Let’s start with what data is.

Data is electronic information that’s sent from and to your phone.

You use data when you:

  • Share photos or videos via email or on social media sites like Facebook
  • Send and receive email messages
  • Browse the Internet

  • Watch streaming videos on a website or using an app like YouTube™
  • Listen to streaming music on a website or using an app like Pandora®
  • Follow turn-by-turn directions using the Maps App, or
  • Download apps from the Google Play™ Store

Your Jitterbug Touch is automatically connected to a cellular network that is nationwide so you can rely on a connection just about anywhere you go. Just remember that when you’re connected on a cellular network, data is deducted from your monthly plan.

Your Jitterbug Touch is also compatible with most Wi-Fi networks to access high-speed Internet without having to worry about using up your GreatCall data plan.

So why not use Wi-Fi all the time? Well, while a cellular network is virtually everywhere, Wi-Fi has a more limited range. Fortunately, these days, most homes, businesses, and even airports provide free Wi-Fi. Consider connecting to these Wi-Fi networks, whenever possible.

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