How Much Data Do I Need?
Stop guessing. Tell us how you use the internet each day and this tool will give you a straightforward estimate of how much data you need for your trip. Then pick a HelloRoam eSIM plan that fits.
Estimate data usage in hours
Heading to Barcelona, the Algarve, or Tokyo? Tell us how you use your phone and we'll show you how much data you actually need for your holiday.
Which profile fits you?
Social media
Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X (Twitter)
0.5 hours
Video streaming
YouTube, Netflix, TikTok
0 hours
Music streaming
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music
1 hours
Standard Navigation
Google Maps, Apple Maps, Waze
0.5 hours
Email and messaging
Gmail, WhatsApp, Messenger
0.5 hours
Video calls (VoIP)
Zoom, Google Meet, FaceTime
0 hours
Download and update apps
App installs and updates
0.5 hours
Your estimated data needs
Monthly
10.4 GB
Weekly
2.4 GB
Daily
0.3 GB
Data Usage by Activity
See how much data each activity uses per hour. This helps you match a HelloRoam plan to your real travel habits and avoid overpaying for data you won't use.
Activity
Data per Hour
~150 MB
~1.5 GB
~100 MB
~10 MB
~50 MB
~5 MB
~1 GB
~300 MB