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Monday, March 31st, 2025

Internet Data Usage History, What is causing my data usage to increase month to month?

Internet Data Usage History, What is causing my data usage to increase month to month? I am using the same devices and similar average time on TV and computer use? I went to Xfinity Branch, I was immediately told to add Unlimited Data for $30/mo.

Oct 2024: 916GB

Nov 2024: 1.29TB

Dec 2024: 1.86TB (Highest Data Usage)

Jan 2025: 1.28TB

Feb 2025: 1.15TB

Mar 2025: 1.26TB

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XfinityJorge

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5 months ago

 

user_rommel Hi there! Thanks for using our Xfinity Support Team. You came to the right place for help and our team is here to see what is going on with the data consumption in your home.
To get started can you please send us a DM with your full name and service address? Here's the detailed steps to direct message us: 
• Click "Sign In" if necessary 
• Click the "Direct Message" icon (upper right corner of this page) 
• Click the "New message" (pencil and paper) icon 
• Type "Xfinity Support" in the to line and select "Xfinity Support" from the drop-down list 
• Type your message in the text area near the bottom of the window 
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user_0ksk0t

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5 months ago

I'm seeing similar pattern here. I didn't have any new devices or anything that would cause an increase in traffic, and it went from 424GB in February to 1136GB in March. I also called and the first thing they did is to offer me an unlimited plan.

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XfinityAmandaB

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user_0ksk0t Thank you so much for sharing your concerns about your data usage. With any increase in data usage, I always recommend starting by confirming your connected devices using the Xfinity app. I add each device to a user profile so it is easy to tell who is using what. From there, if you have any devices you are not sure of you and you are using one of our Xfi gateways, you can pause the device's connection. From there, I would recommend updating your Xfinity Wifi password. You will have to log back in on your devices with the new password, but any devices without that new password will not be able to reconnect. If you still have concerns or are not able to pause an unknown device, our Customer Security Assurance team may be able to better help. You can call our 1-800-Xfinity number and ask to be connected. 

 

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user_1s0fnu

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5 months ago

I am having the same issue. We are 2 people, each with a cell phone connected and there are only 2 TVs connected, never on at the same time. How is it even possible to use 1.2TB?? I wasn't even aware that we didn't have unlimited internet. Maybe we should go back to Starlink!

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XfinityQuemekia

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Hello @user_1s0fnu we hate to see you've been experiencing issues with your data plan. Have you tried any of the steps mentioned above? How long have you been having data issues? Is this something that just started?

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GrannyW

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I've read a few threads here about data usage increasing, unexpectedly.   Here's an experiment to try:  turn off your cable modem at night, or when you know you won't be home for a while.   This won't be an option for everyone and isn't convenient, by any means, but it might provide clues as to why the data usage keeps increasing if online behavior isn't changing.   I know, you shouldn't have to do that but it's just an experiment to see what happens.   Just a thought.  :)

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lksammamish

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4 months ago

Got the same issue.  Jump in usage doesn't make sense, particularly during times we are out of town.  Same devices and known usage patterns for the past 2 years with minimal streaming, and rarely use of peacock.  Here's our history with no new devices or known change in habits.

May 2024:  638GB

June 2024:  354GB

July 2024:  399GB

Aug 2024:  510GB

Sep 2024:  423GB

Oct 2024:  392GB

Nov 2024:  383GB

Dec 2024:  277GB    gone for 2 weeks

Jan 2025:  646GB

Feb 2025:  329GB    gone for 1 1/2 weeks

Mar 2025:  1026GB

Apr 2025:  1229GB   gone for 2 weeks, and now crossed limit with 2 days left

Frankly this doesn't make sense, like the JUMP starting March.

Also, I cannot get the xfinity app on my iphone since the xfinity now required ios 16 and my iphone doesn't support ios 16.

We also do not use the Xfinity modem, we own ours.

We would appreciate some help, like seeing data by device, by week or day, or anything that would substantiate such high usage.

Thank you!

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Allison2080

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4 months ago

This happened to me and when I signed a new contract in February 2025, I explicitly told them I needed a better plan because I was exceeding my home internet data usage. Come April, I'm about to go over my data limit. I reached out and they told me that my plan speed was only increased- not my data plan. I even switched to their Xfinity mobile plan in February to getter a better deal/price on my home internet. I had to increase the amount that I pay monthly just to get this all fixed. I feel very taken advantage of and do not feel like a valued Xfinity customer of many years.

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XfinityAmandaB

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Allison2080 This is not the experience we want any customer to have when looking for a better data option due to usage changes. I would be happy to help make sure you are on the best option and speed for your needs and ensure unlimited data is included with any pricing.  If you could send our team a direct message with your full name, the name listed on the account (if different), and the service address associated with your account, I'd be more than happy to look into this for you. To send a Direct Message, please click on the chat icon in the top-right corner of the screen, next to the bell icon, and then type or select "Xfinity Support" to initiate a direct message. 

 

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user_6zdorf

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2 months ago

I have been trying to figure out why my data usage quadrupled.  The only difference on usage was when I switched from google photos to iPhone photos.

At first I thought someone may have tapped into my home internet so I changed the password.  That didn't work. Next Xfinity said I needed to rent their router/modem and see if that helped which it did not.  Then I did the process of elimination and turned off different items on the internet and determined it was my lap top computer using the extra data.  When it was off, usage went way down, turned in on Data went way up.   Next I narrowed it down to the cloud photos that continuously run.  I talked to the Apple Technician and they told me it was my hp computer and to contact windows. I am so frustrated trying to figure it out.  I now have to rent the Xfinity modem/router and pay the additional for unlimited data.  Had I known all of this 3 months ago I would have stuck with my Google photos which used little or no data and synced between my phone and laptop.  My question is why does Apple I cloud use so much data

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