How to set Metered WiFi on Mobile Phone

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In today’s digital age, the internet has become an integral part of our lives. From communication and entertainment to education and work, a reliable internet connection is essential.

Advantages of metering your WiFi:

  1. Data Efficiency: By metering your WiFi, you'll be able to save on data usage. There are apps that have automatic update or background download enable that will consume your data balance.
  2. Flexibility: You'll be able to pick and choose where and how your data is being consumed. 

Setting up a WiFi as a metered WiFi could be different depending on the operating system of your mobile phone. The below are two examples:

 

Mobile Phone: Samsung Android

  • Go to your WiFi Settings
  • Click on the Gear icon next to the WiFi Name

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  • Scroll down to see the ‘Metered network’ menu

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  • Tap on Metered network and select ‘Treat as metered’ from the context menu

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Mobile Phone: Apple IPhone iOS

  • Go to your WiFi settings
  • Click on the ‘Info’ icon next to the WiFi name

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  • Enable ‘Low Data Mode’

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