The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has revealed the root causes of data depletion. The commission also disclosed measures for data consumers to enjoy a lasting data in their Android phones, Tablets and Laptops:
The causes and prevention of data depletion as pointed by the NCC are below;
CAUSES:
- Inadequate knowledge of use of smart phones, laptops and tablets
- Automatic update of smart phone operating systems (Android, Iphone, Blackberry)
- Non closure of applications running on the phone
- Lack of knowledge on how to calculate bandwith usage and cost per unit
PREVENTION:
- Limit your data usage in Android or IOS settings
- Restrict App background data
- Use data compression in Google Chrome
- Update apps over WiFi only
- Limit your use of video and audio streaming activities
- Install and activate only the apps you need
- Cache Google Maps for offline use
- Optimise accounts sync settings