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@deserthaven   Though you haven't indicated what you normally would have used with Gen4 during that same time, the difference between Gen4 and Gen5 isn't extreme.  It's not like 1GB with Gen4 and 10GB with Gen5.  The difference varies, depending on what someone does, as some things can't be compressed and will be the same no matter which generation service is/was used.  If the difference you're seeing is extreme, that's not compression, that's data being used by something you aren't aware of, even the computer you're actively using.     Just keep an eye on Glasswire, like you've mentioned.  It should help.  If you have a 3rd party router that has the ability to tabulate data usage, even as a whole, use that, too.  A 3rd party router is most likely going to be more accurate than Glasswire, even if all you're using is a LAN connected computer.   ... View more

Hi lifstrand, The data used with both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands (radio frequency) is the same. While the lower frequency (2.4GHz) is slower it does have a greater range conversely the higher (5GHz) frequency while faster has a shorter range. When your device asks for data the speed is inconsequential to the amount used. That being said, there is an exception. If you are stressing the range of either band (in this case we're talking the 5GHz) and therefor you have a weak signal your device may miss some of the data being sent and have to ask for it again. Data is sent in "packets" and this is what is known as "packet loss". Other than this exception, the only difference is the radio frequency used to transmit data to and from your device.   Don  🙂   ... View more

Hi stutomkat,   Thanks for posting and welcome to the community! Since you just paid off your balance today, please allow up to 24 hrs for that error message to clear. If it persists beyond 24 hrs, please clear your browser cache and cookies to clear out that error.       ... View more