Everyone has been looking for ways to keep their unlimited data plan ever since carriers started getting rid of them, but a new study by Consumer Reports shows that nearly half of those people could save $10 by switching to a metered plan.



Sure, it's nice not having a data cap hanging over your head, but chances are you probably don't use the data as much as you think you do—and even if you do, wi-fi is everywhere these days. Consumer Reports' data is based on a group of AT&T subscribers, about 48% of whom used less than 300MB of data a month. AT&T's unlimited plan costs $30 a month, while a 300MB plan costs $20 a month. Check out the graph to the right to see more data. If you want to rethink your data plan, you can keep track of your own usage for a few months using something like My Data Usage Pro for iPhone or Onavo for Android (though Ice Cream Sandwich also has data tracking built-in). Hit the link to read more, and if you're on an unlimited plan, share your thoughts on the subject in the comments below.

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More Than One In Four AT&T Subscribers Would Pay Less by Switching to a Metered Plan | Consumer Reports

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