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Can using a VPN prevent my ISP from seeing data usage in 4G internet?

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00:00 Can Using A Vpn Prevent My Isp From Seeing Data Usage In 4g Internet?
00:40 Accepted Answer Score 36
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ACCEPTED ANSWER

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The VPN encrypts your traffic, but the amount of information that is sent and received will stay the same. This is not affected by the fact that you are on a mobile connection.

Depending on the encryption protocol that is used, it might even increase your data usage, but only by a (very) small margin.

In short: No, a VPN can never hide your data throughput, because the data still has to get to and from your phone. And on its way, it goes through your ISPs infrastructure, which you are paying for.

If you are concerned about privacy, using a VPN is useful regardless. But be aware that some VPN providers collect data about your behavior or will significantly slow your connection and increase latency - especially free providers.