I can understand how this can be puzzling to determine why you have more data than normal.
What types of activity do you use on the phone?
You can also close any running apps http://www.apple.com/support/iphone/assistant/application/#section_3, Use WiFi when feasible.
Another great help is http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4146

Tamara H.
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