There’s no right or wrong way to get connected, but by tapping into the valuable WiFi that’s all around you, you’ll be on your way to more coverage, in more places, with less money coming out of your pockets every month.
With just a swipe here, and a toggle there, you’ll start seeing data savings of up to 50% for some of your favorite apps! So, take a look around and start watching the savings roll in.
Video Walk-throughs
Not sure where to start?
We’ve taken the liberty of ordering these video walk-throughs from some of the easiest and most effective setting changes, to more in-depth data-saving tips and tricks.
Step-by-Step Tutorials
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Click through the tutorials below for more information on things like connecting to WiFi and smarter ways to use your favorite apps.

Step 1
On Google Chrome’s main screen, tap the three dots in the top right corner to open the menu.

Step 2
Select Settings.

Step 3
Scroll down and tap Data Saver.

Step 4
Turn Data Saver on by tapping the slider in the top right-hand corner.

Step 5
Now when you come back to this screen, you can track your progress and see how much data you’ve saved!

Step 1
In the Play Store, tap the three bars in the top left corner of the screen to open the Menu.

Step 2
Select Settings.

Step 3
Tap Auto-update apps.

Step 4
Select Auto-update apps over Wi-Fi only.

Step 1
In the Facebook app, tap the Menu icon in the upper right corner of the screen.

Step 2
Scroll down

Step 3
Tap App Settings.

Step 4
Turn off Sync photos

Step 5
Set Autoplay video to WiFi only.

Step 1
In the Youtube app, tap the three dots in the top right corner of the screen to open the Menu.

Step 2
On the Settings screen, tap General.

Step 3
Check the box next to "Limit mobile data usage" to only allowing streaming HD video while you’re connected to WiFi.

Step 1
In Drive, tap the three bars in the top left corner of the screen to open the Menu.

Step 2
Select Settings.

Step 3
Make sure the Transfer files only over Wi-Fi checkbox is checked.

Step 1
In Google+, tap the three dots in the top right corner of your screen to open the Menu.

Step 2
Tap Settings.

Step 3
On the Settings screen, tap Auto Backup.

Step 4
Make sure the Roaming check box is not checked.

Step 5
Set "Back up photos" and "Back up videos" to over Wi-Fi only.

Step 1
On the Instagram app’s main screen, tap the Profile icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.

Step 2
Tap the three dots in the top right corner to open the Options screen.

Step 3
On the Options screen, scroll down and tap Cellular Data Use.

Step 4
Select the Use Less Data option.
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Step 1
Open the Republic App

Step 2
Click on the settings tab on the far right side of top navigation on the screen and choose "WiFi settings".

Step 3
Check the box next to "Ask me to join WiFi networks".

Step 4
Now you'll start to see when there are open networks nearby

Step 5
You can permanently ignore a network (like a printer) by clicking the three dots on the right side of the pop-up.

Step 1
Open the Republic App.

Step 2
Click on the settings tab on the far right side of top navigation on the screen and choose "WiFi settings".

Step 3
Check the box next to "Help me with extra verification".

Step 4
Click "Enable". Now when you verify a WiFi network once, you can ask your phone to remember it and skip over verification next time you're in range.
What folks are saying.

Kyle Wheeler
Republic Wireless Member 
“The idea of using WiFi first, and then cell towers when out of WiFi range is genius, it’s going to change the game!”
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