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data communication, mobile data
The transmission of digital data, especially mobile internet data on smartphones and other devices. Commonly encountered when discussing phone plans and data usage.
データ通信の量を確認する。
To check the amount of data usage.
今月のデータ通信量がもう上限に近い。
This month's data usage is already close to the limit.
Wi-Fiに接続すれば、データ通信量を節約できる。
You can save on data usage by connecting to Wi-Fi.
USAGE:
A very practical term in modern Japan. Phone carriers advertise plans with specific データ通信量 (data allowance), and exceeding the limit results in 速度制限 (speed throttling).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- データ通信量: data usage amount
- データ通信速度: data transmission speed
- データ通信制限: data throttling/restriction
- データ通信専用: data-only (plan/SIM)