4-Step Data Calculator
Our calculator walks you through 4 simple steps to give you a personalized data recommendation:
- Step 1: Check Your Device - First, verify your phone supports eSIM. Enter your phone model and we'll check compatibility instantly.
- Step 2: Select Destination - Choose your travel destination from 200+ countries. We'll factor in local network quality and coverage.
- Step 3: Trip Details - Tell us how long your trip is (1-90 days) and select your trip type (Vacation, Business, or Digital Nomad). Also indicate how much WiFi access you expect.
- Step 4: App Usage - Select which apps you'll use most. Video streaming? Maps? Social media? We calculate data for each.
Data Usage by Activity
Here's how much data common activities use per hour:
| Activity | Data per Hour |
|---|---|
| Video Streaming (HD) | 1-3 GB |
| Video Calls (Zoom/FaceTime) | 0.5-1 GB |
| Music Streaming | 50-150 MB |
| Social Media Browsing | 100-300 MB |
| Maps & Navigation | 20-50 MB |
| Email & Messaging | 10-50 MB |
| Web Browsing | 50-100 MB |
| Online Gaming | 50-100 MB |
| Cloud Backup | Variable (can be heavy) |
Trip Type Recommendations
- Vacation - Light to moderate usage. Maps, social media, occasional video calls home. Typically 3-5 GB per week.
- Business Trip - Moderate to heavy usage. Video conferences, email, cloud documents. Typically 5-10 GB per week.
- Digital Nomad - Heavy usage. Working remotely, video calls, streaming. Typically 10-20+ GB per week.
WiFi Access Impact
- Always on WiFi - Hotel, Airbnb, cafes with reliable WiFi. Minimal mobile data needed.
- Sometimes WiFi - Mix of WiFi and mobile data. Moderate data plan recommended.
- Rarely WiFi - Mostly outdoors or moving around. Larger data plan needed.
- No WiFi - Relying entirely on mobile data. Consider unlimited or large data plan.
Smart Tips to Save Data
- Download maps offline before your trip
- Use WiFi whenever available for large downloads
- Disable auto-play videos on social media
- Download music/podcasts before traveling
- Set apps to "WiFi only" for background sync
- Use data compression in your browser
Ready to Calculate Your Data Needs?
Use our interactive calculator to get a personalized recommendation for your trip.