How much mobile data do you need?
Your ideal allowance depends on where and how you use your phone. Browsing, messages, navigation and audio often use less data than frequent high-quality video, software downloads and tethering to other devices.
Consider your usual habits
Messages and browsing
Messaging, occasional navigation and basic web access, particularly with reliable Wi-Fi at home or work.
Social, music and maps
Consistent daily browsing, music, short video viewing and frequent use when away from Wi-Fi.
Video and hotspot use
Frequent video streaming, sharing data with other devices and downloading large files over mobile networks.
These are general patterns rather than specific plan recommendations. Review the usage information available in your phone settings or current mobile account before deciding on an allowance.
Other details to look out for
- Fair usage or speed-management conditions
- Extra charges once your allowance is used
- Whether unused data can be carried over
- How much data is available when travelling
- Coverage and signal where you use your phone
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