What consumes the internet the most?

Okay, so you’re wondering what gobbles up all that internet data, right? It’s a question I’ve asked myself a million times, especially since my last bill! Honestly, it’s terrifying how quickly it can disappear.

The biggest culprits? Well, let me tell you, it’s not subtle.

Streaming, that’s number one. Netflix binges? Yeah, those are expensive. I remember once, I was convinced I’d only watch one episode of The Crown, and ended up spending the whole night – and a huge chunk of my data allowance – glued to the screen. Whoopsie! Audio streaming too, like Spotify. I love my music, but it adds up. Fast.

Then there are downloads. Those huge game updates or movie downloads… I once tried to download a 4K movie, thinking I’d be clever and watch it offline on my flight. It took forever and nearly used up my entire monthly allowance before I even left the house! Learned my lesson there. Ouch.

Websites packed with images, especially high-resolution ones, they really drain your data too. You know, those gorgeous photography websites? Or those sites full of amazing travel pictures? They’re beautiful, but they’re data-hungry beasts.

Video calls, like Zoom or FaceTime – those things are surprisingly data-heavy, especially if you’re in a long meeting, or, you know, having a video chat with family that lasts longer than you expected… like, six hours. Oops. Again.

And lastly, those internet speed tests! You think they’re harmless, little things, right? I used to run them all the time when my internet was slow, thinking it was free. Wrong! Turns out, they can use a surprising amount of data. Who knew? I sure didn’t.

So yeah, those are the main data hogs. It’s crazy, isn’t it? I’m constantly trying to be more mindful of it all. Maybe I should start using data saver mode more often… ????