Changing GB in share everything data plan?

When I sign up for 2 yrs, would I be able to change the amount of data on the plan I choose?  For example, if I choose the 4 gb plan, can I change it 2 months later to the 6gb plan?  Or the other way around, switch from 4 to 2gb?  I just want to make sure of these terms before starting a new 2yr contract.  I figure there has to be flexibility since usage can always change.  Thanks for any input.

Sure you can. You can change the data allowance up or down any way you wish at any time you like. You can:
1 Backdate the new data allowance for the whole current billing cycle and get the whole data allowance for the month, and pay the entire amount of the new plan for the current cycle, or:
2 Start the new allowance going forward to the end of the current cycle and pay the pro-rated amount for the plan, but you then only get the pro-rated amount of the new allowance for the remainder of the current cycle as full allowance/30 days x days left in the billing cycle, or:
3 Start the new allowance on the NEXT cycle and thereby accrue no pro-rated charges.

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