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Mobile data usage calculator

Move the sliders to match how you use your phone away from Wi-Fi. We'll estimate your data and show plans that fit, for a monthly SIM or a trip abroad.

Quick start:

Hours a day away from Wi-Fi, on a typical day.

Cheapest plans that fit

The three cheapest SIM-only deals with at least your suggested data. Prices from our latest check of each network.

How the calculator works

It multiplies the hours you spend on each activity by a rough data rate, then by how often you're away from Wi-Fi. A month is counted as 4.35 weeks. We add a 20% buffer before suggesting a plan, so you're not caught out by a busy month.

ActivityRough data per hour
Browsing and social media0.3GB
Video streaming, standard quality1GB
Video streaming, HD3GB
Music and podcasts0.1GB
Video calls0.75GB

These are averages from our data guide. Real use varies by app and settings: short-video apps and autoplay can use more, and data-saver settings use less. Messaging, email and maps use very little, so they're not included.

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