Data calculator
How much data do you actually need?
The honest answer is “less than you think.” Maps and messaging barely move the needle — video is what eats data. Set your trip below and we'll suggest a size, and show our working.
We suggest
5 GB
About 500 MB/day for everyday use over 7 days, rounded up to a 5 GB plan.
That's roughly 7 hours of video, plus maps & messaging the whole trip. Prefer a buffer? Size up one tier.
Estimates are conservative and rounded up, so you're unlikely to run out. Actual use depends on apps and video quality — stream on Wi-Fi to stretch any plan.
What uses data (and what barely does)
| Activity | Approx. per hour |
|---|---|
| Maps & navigation | ~5 MB |
| Messaging (WhatsApp, texts) | ~1 MB |
| Web browsing | ~60 MB |
| Social feeds (scrolling) | ~90 MB |
| Music streaming | ~60 MB |
| Voice/video calls (VoIP) | ~40–300 MB |
| Video streaming (SD / 480p) | ~700 MB |
| Video streaming (HD) | ~1.5–3 GB |
Figures are typical mobile-quality estimates and vary by app and settings. We size recommendations on the conservative end.