Cellular data usage statistics just reset itself - iOS 5.0.1, iPhone 4S

My cellular data usage counter just reset itself.
It is not the first time I noticed it, it is 2nd or 3rd time since my upgrade to 4S with iOS 5.x.x.
It never happened to me previously (iPhone 3GS, iOS 4.x.x).
Any idea why?
My 4S is factory unlocked, bought in Europe if it matters.
It is on the latest iOS 5.0.1 but it happened at least once with 5.0, too.
Any help will be appreciated.
Regards,
Gitarzysta

Well I can't really say it is a problem yet, as I have only seen it happen once. There has to be logs somewhere that I can find. Might have to do some web searches. I was just wondering if anyone else has had this or seen it.
I do thank you though.

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