The Hidden Hunger of Our Devices: What's Eating into Our Data Plans? The world's mobile data usage has reached an astonishing 150 200 exabytes per month, with forecasts predicting a doubling of this figure by 2031.
This growth is driven not just by social media and streaming services, but also by the numerous background tasks and updates that occur without our knowledge or consent.
Smartphones are among the biggest culprits, consuming an average of 20GB per month – up from 4. 9GB a few years ago.