Among Us is a surprisingly light game on your data plan, usually using between 30-70 MB of data per hour for most players. Some players have even reported usage as low as 5-20 MB per hour. This makes it a great option if you're looking to play games on your phone without worrying too much about using up all your mobile data.

Among Us doesn't use a lot of data because it has simple graphics and its gameplay doesn't need a super-fast, constant internet connection. The game mainly sends small bits of information back and forth, like player movements and chat messages, which doesn't eat up much bandwidth. This is pretty different from games with super fancy graphics or ones that stream a lot of content, which tend to use a lot more data.

I remember once I was stuck on a long train ride with really spotty Wi-Fi, and I was convinced I wouldn't be able to play anything online. I figured Among Us would chug along and eat my data in minutes, but I was wrong! I managed to play for over an hour with friends, and when I checked my data usage afterwards, I was shocked at how little it had actually used. It barely made a dent in my monthly plan. It really changed my mind about playing online games on the go.

Why Among Us is Data-Friendly

• Simple Graphics: The game's art style is simple, which means less data is needed to load and display everything.
• Minimal Information Exchange: Most of the data sent is about player actions and game events, not huge files.
• No High-Definition Streaming: Unlike video streaming or other intense online activities, Among Us isn't constantly downloading large amounts of media.

Some users have reported data usage for a single round of Among Us to be as low as 2MB. This means you can get many rounds in without stressing about your data.

Another time, my little brother was begging to play Among Us on his tablet, but our home internet was down. He gets pretty impatient, so I figured I'd try tethering him to my phone's hotspot. I was worried it would burn through my data fast, especially since he plays for hours. But after a solid two-hour session, I checked, and he'd only used around 60MB. It was way less than I expected and meant he could keep playing without me having to become a human router for the rest of the day.

If you're interested in playing Among Us using your cellular data, check out our guide on How to Play Among Us With Cellular Data for more tips!

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