Data abundance(both wired and wireless) comes with both positive and negative impact just like anything revolutionary in the history of mankind. A simple example could be use of polyethene bags(plastic bags) which were given by vegetable vendors, supermarkets and grocery shops, convenient for end consumer(no need to carry cloth/jute bags) but harmful for the environment. Usage of plastic bags eventually stopped in the retail market to a great extent(atleast in tier-1 and tier-2 cities) when government imposed a ban.
The advantages with data abundance atleast for me are numerous. I don't have to worry about my data consumption when i am at home. Be it work or entertainment, everything can go non stop, thanks to 'unlimited' data on WiFi. Me and my family of 4 people consume around 1400-1500GB of data every month.We don't have a DTH connection, everything is streamed on OTT using WiFi. Who would have thought of consuming so much data before 2016(pre-jio) that too without burning a hole in your pocket.
Even when i am travelling i don't have to worry about my data consumption. I never ask for wifi password at the hotel. Mobile hotspot does the job. Airtel has decent connectivity across the nation. Hardly faced any problems related to mobile data. Out of the 190GB of data pool(postpaid family plan), me and my family consume around 100GB of mobile data every month, without worrying about daily data limit or consumption.
There are a few disadvantages like very high screen on time but i guess that doesn't bother me as my job requires me to sit in front of screen for 9-10 hours a day. As far as distractions are considered, i don't feel distracted at all. I get my work done everyday inspite of data in abundance.
At the end its a win-win situation for end consumers. Cherish this till it lasts.