Phone is using data when not in use. How do I make it stop?

My iPhone 4S is using data when not in use. Any thoughts on how to make it stop?

Hello Oakleymp
You could always turn off cellular data in Settings to get it to stop using data while it is on standby. Another option to troubleshoot the issues is to reset all settings, go to Settings > General >Reset > Reset All Settings.
iOS: About the Cellular Data setting
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4203
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Regards,
-Norm G.

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