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All you need to know about data and public Wi-Fi

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All you need to know about data and public Wi-Fi

Whether you are using the internet at home or on your mobile when you are out and about, everything you do online uses data. Choosing the right plan and knowing how and when to use your home or mobile data, or public Wi-Fi instead, can help you stay safer online and save money.

This translated summary sheet provides practical tips on managing data usage, selecting the right plan, and staying safe when using public Wi-Fi. It complements the free online safety presentations offered by the Australian eSafety Commissioner: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/online-safety-presentations(opens in a new window)

Organisation:
Topic:
Target audience:
General
Service area:
National
Published:
April 2020
Last reviewed:
January 2026