Music app using data

I downloaded all my music from my icloud (I have itunes match) over wifi. But now whenever Im in an area with no wifi and I want to play my downloaded music, that little cellular data thing starts spinning. Basically, Im paranoid Im using my data to play downloaded music. I have the itunes match selected as "off" under music settings (not sure if this helps). I just dont want to drain my data by listening to music Ive already downloaded. Is the music application itself using data? If I turn my phone on airplane mode it still plays my downloaded music, which is a good thing. Can someone help? Thanks!

Hi,
If the track has been pre-downloaded, it will not use cellular date. You will only use cellular data if you have match turned on, no wifi connection and you stream your music.
Jim

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