Hello friends! Being able to enjoy an internet connection anywhere we go, has become a necessity and is something very common nowadays. This is possible thanks to the constant advancement of Smartphones, which allow you to always be connected to the mobile network without the need to be connected via Wi-Fi. However, being constantly connected generates an increase in mobile data consumption. In case you have a limited mobile data plan, it is important to control your consumption. Therefore, in this post, we will show you how to monitor your Android phone’s Internet traffic.
Monitor your connection with Network Speed
Network Speed is an application that lets you control your Internet traffic. You will be able to know at what speed you are using the connection, both downstream and upstream. It will also show you information about your usage, it allows you to monitor the network speed in real-time. Display accurate information, monitor traffic data over the last month, and detailed graphs.
First step
To start using the application you must download it, the most recommended is to download it from Google Play. Or also from secure sites that are verified like APK Mirror or UptoDown. This way you will keep your system free of malicious software.
Google Play | Network Speed – Internet Speed Meter – Indicator
Second step
Then once you have installed it open the app. It will then show you information about its usage and all its features. Then press “Done” to continue.
Third step
Subsequently, you will be able to access the main screen, and you will see a real-time graph. It will show you the data you are consuming at that moment. There you will be able to see if there is a peak or if it is more or less stable. Logically, this will depend on the consumption you are doing. Below the graph, you will be able to see the current speed, the maximum speed, and also the type of network. For example, it will show you if you are connected via Wi-Fi, 3G network, 4G, 5G, etc. In addition, below, you will see a section to know the consumption of mobile data and the consumption through wireless networks.
Fourth step
Then, tap the menu button and click on “Detailed info”. This section will show you in detail the consumption of the last 30 days. You will be able to see what you have consumed with mobile data, Wi-Fi, and also the total, as well as the exact date. It’s a great way to control your mobile Internet consumption.
Keep monitoring your data usage
After you have finished configuring everything, the app will continue to run in the background. There is a reason for this and is that this way as time goes by it will continue to record the Internet connection data, consumption, and speed that you usually have to offer in this way a monthly balance. That will be useful to have better control. In addition, as long as it is running in the background, it will be able to offer you the information in real-time, which you can consult at any time from the notification tray.
Conclusion
Network Speed is a free app that has a lot to offer, it will allow you to control consumption more smartly. This can be key when downloading large files. It is also worth mentioning that the only thing missing is the firewall functionality, to have more control over the consumption of each of the apps we have on our phones. Even so, it is an app that fulfills the task and that is not too much to give a try. Thanks for reading, bye!
