# Internet-Gifting Services The 'LTE Data Gift' System Allows Customers to Give Away Unused Data By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-06-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/data-gift References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/korea-tariff-enables-unused-smartphone-data-donations/) & [tworld.co.kr](http://www.tworld.co.kr/) Instead of letting your unused data go to waste, telecom company T World is giving users the ability to [gift it](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peer-powered-gifting) with the 'LTE Data Gift' system. The Korean network created the gifting feature in order to allow customers on the same network to [share their leftover data](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/continuous-connectivity). Currently, those on the T World network can give up to two gigabytes of data away. Traditionally, data that you buy on a plan expires after 30 days. However, donated data is given a fresh lease on life so that the recipient has time to use it. As a result, [data that you paid for](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budgetfriendly-wireless-plans) doesn't go to waste and you can help someone else out with a little Internet access. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Data Gifting:** The 'LTE Data Gift' system allows customers to give away unused data, creating opportunities for data sharing and collaboration. - **Network Collaboration:** Telecom companies can explore partnerships and collaborations to develop similar data gifting features, providing value-added services to their customers. - **Data Monetization:** Companies can monetize unused data by implementing data gifting systems, enabling customers to sell or exchange their leftover data with others. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Telecommunication:** Telecommunication companies can leverage data gifting to enhance customer loyalty and differentiate themselves in a competitive market. - **Technology:** Technology companies can develop innovative platforms and software solutions to facilitate data gifting and optimize data utilization. - **Mobile Apps:** App developers can integrate data gifting features into their mobile applications, offering users the ability to easily share and transfer data within their network. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Internet Outage Telecom Plans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-internet-backup.md) - [Social Good Phone Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-friday-giveback-promotion.md) - [Crypto-Gifting Payment Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cryptogifting-payment-app.md) - [Digital Gift Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gifts-qr.md) - [Departure Lounge Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holidata-lounge.md) - [Flexible Telecom Travel Coverage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tmobile-coverage-beyond.md) - [Satellite-Powered Telecom Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tmobile-tsatellite.md) - [AI-Powered Social Gifting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-social-gifting-app.md) - [Social Wishlist Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wishspace.md)