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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 real estimate of how much data you need for your trip abroad. Then pick a HelloRoam eSIM plan that fits your budget.

Estimate data usage in hours
Planning a trip to Dubai, Bangkok, or Singapore? Tell us how you use your phone each day and we will show you exactly how much data you need for your international trip.
Which profile fits you?
Social media
Social media
Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X (Twitter)
Video streaming
Video streaming
YouTube, Netflix, TikTok
Music streaming
Music streaming
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music
Standard Navigation
Standard Navigation
Google Maps, Apple Maps, Waze
Email and messaging
Email and messaging
Gmail, WhatsApp, Messenger
Video calls (VoIP)
Video calls (VoIP)
Zoom, Google Meet, FaceTime
Web browsing
Web browsing
News sites, online shopping
Download and update apps
Download and update apps
App installs and updates
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 get genuine value for money.

Data Usage by Activity
ActivityData per Hour
Social Media Browsing~150 MB
Video Streaming (HD)~1.5 GB
Music Streaming~100 MB
Standard Navigation~10 MB
Web Browsing~50 MB
Email and Messaging~3 MB
Video Calls (HD)~1 GB
Download and Update Apps~300 MB

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