Apple added a new feature to iOS 9 that could cost people with limited data plans hundreds of dollars.

The feature, called โ€œWi-Fi Assist,โ€ automatically switches the device from a Wi-Fi network to a cell network if it detects a weak Wi-Fi signal.

Depending on your location, this feature could be activated more often than users realize.

Read more: Is using public Wi-Fi a security risk?

If you have a limited data plan and youโ€™re worried about overage charges, hereโ€™s how to disable the feature:

1. Go to โ€œSettingsโ€

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2. Open the โ€œCellularโ€ menu

disable new iphone ios9 feature cost you hundreds dollars

3. Scroll to the bottom and disable โ€œWi-Fi Assistโ€

disable new iphone ios9 feature cost you hundreds dollars

Thanks to Clark Howard for this great article

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