topic wifi connection vs paid for data in Z Series

wifi connection vs paid for data

LiHB — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 22:36:17 GMT

Hi there,

When I connect to a wifi network from my Sony Xperia Z1 compact, does the data package that I pay for monthly automatically turn off? It seems that this would be a sensible thing to do. If it doesn't automatically turn off, how can I make sure that happens?

Thanks!

LIHB

Re: wifi connection vs paid for data

_alexdon_ — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 22:50:43 GMT

You should have quick access if you drag down the notification bar with 2 fingers,there is mobile data.

Re: wifi connection vs paid for data

Javierdsv — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 22:59:57 GMT

As soon as your phone (any smartphone, as I'm aware) takes data from a Wi-Fi connection, the network data stops sending/receiving. It is not really off, but it turns to 0/0. So, when it needs data and can't find it from Wi-Fi, it will start hooking to it again.

Hope my answer is accurate

Re: wifi connection vs paid for data

_alexdon_ — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 23:07:35 GMT

That is also true,from what I know,the strongest connection remains.But to be sure about data,disable it.

Re: wifi connection vs paid for data

Sam — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 01:29:11 GMT

As outlined by Javierdsv it will always go for WiFi first and will only drop back to GPRS if it drops connection to Wifi.

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Re: wifi connection vs paid for data

Miau — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 06:54:30 GMT

I find that switching back from wifi to mobile data doesn't seem to work. Which is for me annoying, I'm currently lucky in having an unlimited mobile data plan for my phone.

Re: wifi connection vs paid for data

Sam — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 06:58:58 GMT

@Miau - Can you please elaborate on the problem you are facing so we can see if we can assist?

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Re: wifi connection vs paid for data

Miau — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 07:24:30 GMT

I have to manually change from wifi to mobile and back as the auitomatic option when selected doesn't work.