Brits Just Stuck with a Stacked‑on‑Data Stash
Picture this: you’re home, the entire nation is on a virtual world‑wide hug, and every single one of us is sitting on a whopping 165 million gigabytes of mobile data that’s been left untouched. That’s not just data – that’s about £165 million of unused bandwidth.
How the Numbers Shifted During Lockdown
- Non‑essential folks: Their monthly data usage slid from 2.4 GB to 1.9 GB – a drop of 500 MB or 21 %.
- Essential workers: They’re on the up‑trend, using 2.8 GB per month (up 100 MB, ~4%) versus 2.7 GB in February.
Clearly, our homes became the new “super‑connected” hubs powered by Wi‑Fi, sending mobile data to nap mode.
Readers Want Their Data Back, We’ll Show How!
- 38 % ask for data rollover next month.
- 22 % want a refund for the unused portion.
- 11 % hope to donate data to essential workers.
- 8 % yearn for a charity contribution.
That’s a clear call to action: “Hands off my data, or give it a meaningful twist!”
What Uswitch Says
Ru Bhihka, mobiles aficionado at Uswitch, drops the truth bomb: “We’ve got a mountain of cached data, but our plans are tuned for on‑the‑go usage. With everyone at home, the data doesn’t burn the way it should. If you’re not sure how much you truly need, check your monthly usage and compare plans. It’s a perfect time for you to switch to one that feels right.”
Kicking Off The Now‑Things
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