Find out the data usage of the apps you use most and prepare for your trip

At Conecty we are experts in international mobile communication and for that reason we want you to have the right mobile data plan for your next trip.

Traveling is a unique experience that allows you to connect with new cultures, places, and friends. With the right data plan , you can share your international trips across multiple platforms , work from anywhere in the world, and communicate and find your location with ease. The first thing you should know is that apps consume data based on the following units of measurement.

Data consumption according to units of measurement

Understanding these units of measurement is fundamental to choosing the right plan for your daily internet usage. However, this isn't always enough, as it's also important to know the average mobile data consumption of the apps you use, so you can control the time you spend on each one.

How much mobile data do I use if I send an email?

The amount of internet data you use when sending an email depends on the content of the email.
– With attached image: 1 MB
– With attachment: 300 KB
– Text only: 35 KB

How much data could I use if I browse the internet from my cell phone?

If you visit websites, on average you can expect to use around 1 MB per website visited.

How much internet data do I use if I browse social media?

If you're on Instagram , you could use an average of 1 GB of data per hour . However, if you upload content to the social network or stream , your hourly data consumption could reach up to 3 GB . This will also depend on the number of images or videos that appear in your feed, as well as the number of stories you watch.

If you browse TikTok, you could consume up to 1.5 GB per hour on average; however, the social network that consumes the most mobile data is Facebook , since it contains news, photos, live streaming, and video, making it one of the most complete social networks in terms of content type, while Twitter is one of the social networks that consumes the least .

How much mobile data do streaming platforms consume?

Streaming platforms are among the apps that consume the most internet.
One hour of Google Hangouts uses up to 3 GB , while a video call via Microsoft Teams uses an average of 1.5 GB. If it extends beyond one hour, it can reach an average of 3.6GB.

If you're looking for entertainment, spending an hour watching Netflix could use between 3 GB and 7 GB of your data plan, depending on the streaming quality. Meanwhile, YouTube consumes between 500 MB and 1 GB per hour , and Spotify around 150 MB .

If I use Waze or Google Maps, how much data could it consume in one hour?

One of the most important things when you're traveling is being able to keep track of your location at all times, so using apps like Waze or Maps is essential. On average, one hour of GPS use consumes around 100 MB .

At Conecty we offer plans from 5 GB to unlimited plans , which allow you to upload photos, download files, check your social networks, use GPS and watch videos from worldwide.

Traveling around the world has never been so easy. Get your International SIM/eSIM from us and travel with the peace of mind of having the data you need to enjoy your trip to the fullest.