Travel Data Calculator
How much eSIM data do you need? Set your trip length, pick a usage profile — instant recommendation.
How much data does each app use?
| Activity | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Maps & navigation | 5 MB |
| Messaging (text) | 2 MB |
| 1 MB | |
| Web browsing | 80 MB |
| Social feed scrolling | 200 MB |
| Music streaming | 60 MB |
| Video streaming (SD) | 350 MB |
| Video streaming (HD) | 1.5 GB |
| Video calls | 700 MB |
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the data estimate?
The numbers err 10–20% high on purpose — running out of data on day 6 of a 7-day trip is worse than buying slightly more than you needed. Sources: Google Maps + Netflix + Spotify official bandwidth specs, sampled in mid-2025.
Why does video streaming use so much more data than music?
Video is information-dense. Spotify standard quality is ~60 MB/hr; Netflix HD is ~3 GB/hr — about 50× more. The activity table breaks down each app type so you can match your real usage.
Does the recommendation include hotspot/tethering?
It assumes phone-only usage. If you regularly hotspot a laptop for video calls or downloads, pick the "Power" profile or step up one tier — laptops use roughly 3–5× more data than phones for equivalent activity.
What if I underestimate and run out mid-trip?
Most LAN eSIM plans support buying a top-up plan from the same web checkout — your existing eSIM stays installed, you just buy more data. Cheaper than going over carrier roaming pay-per-MB rates.
Why are total-data plans cheaper than daily plans?
Daily-cap plans guarantee high speed every day regardless of your trip length, which has overhead. Total-data plans let you self-pace — useful if you have unbalanced days (heavy on travel days, light at the resort).
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eSIM vs Traditional SIM Card
| eSIM | Traditional SIM | |
|---|---|---|
| 🚀 Delivery | Instant via QR code | Wait for shipping / Airport queue |
| ⚡ Activation | Minutes | Hours to days |
| 🔒 Loss Risk | None - digital | Easy to lose tiny card |
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