How Much Data Will I Need?
No more guessing before you fly. Tell us your daily internet habits and this tool gives you a clear data estimate for your whole trip. Pick the HelloRoam eSIM plan that suits you and you're sorted.
Calculate data usage
Off to Spain, the States, or Thailand? Tell us how you use your phone and we'll work out exactly how much data you need while you're away.
Which type of traveller are you?
Social media
Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X (Twitter)
Video streaming
YouTube, Netflix, TikTok
Music streaming
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music
Navigation
Google Maps, Apple Maps, Waze
Email and messaging
Gmail, WhatsApp, Messenger
Video calls (VoIP)
Zoom, Google Meet, FaceTime
Web browsing
News sites, online shopping
Download and update apps
App installs and updates
Your data estimate
Per Month
10.4 GB
Per Week
2.4 GB
Per Day
0.3 GB
Data Use by Activity
See the data each activity uses per hour. Use this to match a HelloRoam plan to how you actually travel and stay connected.
| Activity | Data Used per Hour |
|---|---|
| Social Media Browsing | ~150 MB |
| Video Streaming (HD) | ~1.5 GB |
| Music Streaming | ~100 MB |
| Maps and Navigation | ~10 MB |
| Web Browsing | ~50 MB |
| Email and Messaging | ~3 MB |
| Video Calls (HD) | ~1 GB |
| Downloading and Updating Apps | ~300 MB |
