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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
Social media
Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X (Twitter)
0.5 hours
Video streaming
Video streaming
YouTube, Netflix, TikTok
0 hours
Music streaming
Music streaming
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music
1 hours
Standard Navigation
Standard Navigation
Google Maps, Apple Maps, Waze
0.5 hours
Email and messaging
Email and messaging
Gmail, WhatsApp, Messenger
0.5 hours
Video calls (VoIP)
Video calls (VoIP)
Zoom, Google Meet, FaceTime
0 hours
Download and update apps
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
Music Streaming
Music Streaming
~150 MB
Video Streaming (HD)
Video Streaming (HD)
~1.5 GB
Video Calls (HD)
Video Calls (HD)
~100 MB
Email and Messaging
Email and Messaging
~10 MB
Social Media Browsing
Social Media Browsing
~50 MB
Standard Navigation
Standard Navigation
~5 MB
Download and Update Apps
Download and Update Apps
~1 GB
Web Browsing
Web Browsing
~300 MB

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