This article details programs or services that run on your computer or mobile device and may contribute to increased Xfinity Internet data usage.
Programs that use data in the background
A wide range of programs and mobile apps continue to use data even when they are only running in the background. These may include:
A wide range of programs and mobile apps continue to use data even when they are only running in the background. These may include:
- Photo backup services such as Google Photos, Amazon Prime Photos and Apple iCloud.
- Document and data backup services such as Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive, Apple iCloud, Dropbox and Box.
- Music and video streaming services such as Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, Google Play Music, YouTube, Hulu, Fandango at Home, Amazon Movies, Google Play Movies and Xfinity Stream.
- Filesharing, P2P and Torrent programs.
- Software updates for operating systems such as Microsoft Windows or gaming services such as Steam.
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