# 5. Usage Monitoring & Reporting

### 5.1 Viewing Usage for a SIM

To view data usage for an individual SIM, locate the SIM in the SIMs view and view the **Data Usage (Mb)** column or **Data Usage (%)** column. This is the current month's data usage value (48 hrs in arrears).

![Usage columns](SIM_Management_Portal_User_Guide_images/16-usage-columns.png)
*Data usage columns*

![Usage detail](SIM_Management_Portal_User_Guide_images/17-usage-detail.png)
*Usage detail view*

### 5.2 Usage Reports `Coming Soon`

The reporting module lets you generate usage summaries across accounts, groups, or the full SIM estate:

- Click the **Reports** menu item in the navigation.
- Currently the **Analytics Overview** is available — a dashboard of usage.
- Select the report type (e.g. Monthly Usage Summary, Top Consumers).
- Review the report as needed.
- Download the report as CSV using the **Export** button.

![Usage reports](SIM_Management_Portal_User_Guide_images/18-usage-reports.png)
*Analytics overview*

![Usage analytics](SIM_Management_Portal_User_Guide_images/19-usage-analytics.png)
*Full analytics dashboard*

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