Do VPNs Hide Data Usage from ISPs or Cellular Carriers?

By Andrew Heinzman

Published Oct 25, 2023

If you're trying to avoid a data cap, VPNs aren't the solution.

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Key Takeaways

A VPN can hide your web activity from websites, but your ISP and carrier can still see how much data you're using.
While a VPN can bypass certain forms of data throttling, it can actually increase your data consumption and may not improve your internet speed overall.