Why is my iPhone 5 using so much internet?

So I've got a new iPhone 5, got it just over a week ago and don't get me wrong, I am stoked with it. BUT a small problem has started to occur.
My sister came to me a few days ago saying that for some reason her internet data was being used that comes with her prepaid recharge, I ignored it, thinking she was just going to lots of different sites but ofcourse it's always different when it happens to us.
The first time I recharged, I had no problem with my internet, but this morning, I got a message saying I was under 50MB and it'd start using my credit, and then 20 minutes later, bam, no credit when I had only been on the phone to my brother who called me. so I recharged when I got to work which gives me 500MB and $450 credit, after 8 hours at work, of only checking my facebook a few times which is free, it says I'm under 50MB again. What? And then when I haven't touched it since receiving that text, 10 minutes later, I'm under 10MB and they're going to start charging me directly from my credit.
What is happening and how one arth do I stop it?

Well, you're using iOS7 which can use a lot more data. iOS 7 now lets apps continue processing in the background (more then before), so that can be one issue.
Look over the following article for info on why you cell phone may be using up a lot of cell usage. It has to do with changes in how iOS 7 works.
http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57602622-285/keep-apps-from-using-cellular-d ata-on-ios-7/

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