answer:Most Verizon phones (pretty much any phone that can access the Internet, and some that can’t) have a “My Verizon” feature that is free; it doesn’t count against your airtime or data usage. That is how I checked my status back when I had a Samsung Trance. From the Verizon FAQ How do I check my data usage? “There are two easy ways to track megabyte usage: (Section Deleted – Inapplicable to phones) 2) My Verizon To check usage: - 1. Log in to My Verizon. If you have not registered select “Register for My Verizon”. – 2. Select the Data tab in the Cell Usage pod on the left hand of the page. When setting up an account for the first time, a temporary password is sent to your Mobile Broadband device, viewable on the TXT Messaging tab in VZAccess Manager.”