Too little data is annoying, too much is money wasted. These figures help you choose.
Per week guidance
- Light use (maps, messaging, occasional search): 1 to 3 GB
- Average use (social media, photo uploads, music): 5 to 10 GB
- Heavy use (video, video calls, laptop hotspot): 15 GB or unlimited
What uses what
- Maps and navigation: about 5 MB per hour
- Social media: 100 to 200 MB per hour
- Music streaming: about 70 MB per hour
- HD video: 1 to 2 GB per hour
- Video call: 500 MB to 1 GB per hour
Unlimited or not
Unlimited bundles usually have a daily full speed allowance, for example 1 GB per day. Ideal if you work or stream a lot. For a four day city break, 5 GB is normally plenty.
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