Data usage skyrocketing?

My second line all the sudden started using data at rediculous rates. Almost 1GB in 5 days. I only pay for 4 GB and have never gone over. I tried deleting apps and turning off background app refresh, but I don't know what to do.

Melodyb,
Let's get your data back under control. Which iPhone do you have? Are you running the current software? Have you used our Data Utilization tool to help see what's using your data? Data Utilization is a free online tool that helps you better understand how your device is using data. It divides your data usage into general categories, and it estimates your data usage in each category. Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/support/data-utilization-faqs/ for more info.
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