1GB = 1024MB, which might seem abstract to many. To help you better understand how much data is consumed by various internet activities, the Mango eSIM team has compiled a reference chart of common internet usages, allowing you to easily estimate your data needs. Let's see how much data is consumed during everyday mobile activities!
Data Usage Reference
|
Usage Type |
Data Consumption |
1GB Usage Time/Count |
|
LINE Messages |
5KB (per 50 characters) |
200,000 messages |
|
Upload/Download Photos |
3 – 5MB (per photo) |
500 photos |
|
Navigation |
– |
80 hours |
|
Listening to Music |
4 – 5MB |
10 hours |
|
Internet Calls |
0.4 – 0.5MB |
40 hours |
|
Browsing IG/FB |
Approx. 2MB (per minute) |
8 hours |
|
Browsing Websites |
3-5MB (per minute) |
5 hours |
|
Short Videos/Clips |
200-500MB (10 minutes) |
2 hours |
How to Choose Data Plans for Traveling Abroad?
By understanding how long 1GB lasts, you can estimate how long 5GB will last, etc. You can also check your phone's records to see your regular data usage!
How to Check Your Data Usage?
Still finding it hard to estimate your data usage? Don't worry, you can refer to your phone's "Cellular Data Usage" for reference.
For iPhone users , go to "Settings" > "Cellular", scroll down and you'll see the data usage under "Current Period".
Data Needs and Recommendations
|
Type |
Just Need Connectivity |
Active User |
Workaholic Tech Addict |
|
Needs |
Text Messaging |
Information Lookup Navigation Photo Uploads Social Sharing |
Video Calls Live Streaming Streaming Shows & Games |
|
Daily Data |
< 500MB |
1GB |
2 – 3GB |
|
Recommended Data |
1GB |
> 1GB |
> 3GB |
Summary of Selection Guide
Once you understand how long 1GB of data lasts, observe your average daily data usage over a week. You can then choose a suitable international data plan based on your usual data usage. Additionally, remember to understand the Fair Use Policy (FUP) to ensure that your speed won't be affected during critical moments. If you want to avoid speed throttling, we recommend the Mango eSIM no-throttling series, allowing you to enjoy high-speed internet throughout your journey!
