How much data do I need?
A simple way to choose a plan size for your trip.
What 1 GB roughly covers
- Maps and ride-hailing apps for a few days
- Hundreds of WhatsApp messages, plus some photos and voice notes
- About an hour of social media scrolling with videos
- Around an hour of video in standard quality
These are rough guides; video and video calls use data fastest.
Plan sizes by trip
- Weekend or short business trip: 1 to 3 GB
- One to two weeks, mostly maps and messaging: 3 to 5 GB
- Two weeks or more, or lots of social media: 10 GB or more
Make it last
Use hotel and café Wi-Fi for big downloads, turn off automatic app updates and photo backups while roaming, and download offline maps before you go.