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We examine data consumption behavior in the<br \/>\nlab, comparing different apps of the same category, comparing the same top apps across<br \/>\ndifferent platforms, and comparing network APIs that apps use across different platforms.<br \/>\nWe also collect data from 387 Android users in India, where users pay for cellular data<br \/>\nconsumed, with little prevalence of unlimited data plans. Our \ufb01ndings can inform users on<br \/>\nhow their choice of platform and apps has a drastic impact on their data bill. Our \ufb01ndings<br \/>\ncan also inform operators on how to use incentives to induce desired data consumption.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .asset-content --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cellular data consumption is an important issue for users and network operators. However, little is understood about data consumption differences between similar apps, smartphone platforms, and different classes of users. 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