In our 21^st century lives, it’s becoming more and more important for every member of the family to have their own smartphone. Smartphones can help you to stay in contact with friends and family, stay on top of your work, and make sure that your children are safe. However, a smartphone is only as good as its data plan, so you want to be sure that you get the right one to suit your needs.

TruVista provides cable, internet, and phone service to homes across South Carolina and Georgia, as well as being a licensed AT&T retailer. Here, they list some tips for selecting the right data plan for your family:

• Assess How Much Data You Need: One common mistake that many people make when choosing a family plan is going for unlimited data or one that provides way more data than you need. The average person only uses about 500MB of data a month, but if you have teenagers on your plan that love social media and streaming video, they can easily use up to 4GB of data per month. Check your recent cell phone bills to see how much your family is using and tailor the plan to fit those needs.
• Learn About Coverage In Your Area: 4G LTE coverage is common across the country, but there are still areas that aren’t covered. Most cell phone companies have a map that allows you to see where their data coverage is. If you see that your area will not have good coverage with any phone service company, then get the most basic data plan.
• Consider Your Wi-Fi: Another common oversight that customers make when selecting a data plan is to ignore their Wi-Fi coverage. If you have wireless internet in your home and office, you can set your smartphone to automatically connect to it, minimizing the amount of data you’ll use each month.

To learn more about AT&T’s phone service and available data plans, call (803) 385-2191 or visit the TruVista website. They also provide residents across South Carolina with cable internet service and the best home security available.