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AT&T gives you extra data in return for taking surveys

Do you find yourself perpetually running just over your phone carrier's data cap, and wish you could get a little more breathing room without paying a lot more? AT&T might have the answer. It just launched a Data Perks app for Android and iOS that adds precious megabytes to your plan for a given month in return for taking surveys and completing shopping offers. Think of it like Google's Opinion Rewards, only you're earning internet access instead of store credit.

The program isn't quite as sweet as it might sound at first glance. You can only transfer 1,000MB to your plan in a given billing cycle, and the biggest rewards typically involve spending money. You aren't going to earn enough free data to indulge in a Netflix marathon, folks. Even so, it might be worth your time in those times when you're perilously close to racking up overage fees.