Google Maps: high data consumption - what to do?

Google Maps has a very high data consumption due to the many maps. In this practical tip, we will tell you what you can do about it so that your data volume does not suffer.

High data consumption with Google Maps - you can do that

So that your data volume does not suffer, you should only use Google Maps if you use WiFi. In addition, you should then switch off the mobile data, since smaller data could still be transmitted via it.

• However, if you need to use Google Maps as a navigation system or the like, you should save the maps on your device. We explain how to do this in separate articles for Android and iOS.
• If this is not possible because you do not have any storage space available, you should look at these alternatives to Google Maps.
• For security, you can deactivate Google Maps in the settings or limit the data consumption.
• Tip: Route planning can also be conveniently printed out from a PC and used "offline".