Travel data calculator: how much data do I need?
Choose your trip length and how you use your phone. We'll estimate how much data you need.
This calculator needs JavaScript. The main rates are in the table below the calculator: hours a day, times the rate, times your days.
How many days is your trip?
How do you use your phone?
Pick one, then change anything below.
Your daily mobile data use
CustomOnly count what you do on mobile data. Anything you do on Wi-Fi does not use your Atli data.
How the estimate works
The calculator estimates your data needs based on how much time you spend on each activity, your daily background data usage, and the length of your trip.
Key rates used
| Activity | Planning rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Maps and navigation | 10 MB/hour | Atli planning estimate |
| Messaging | 10 MB/hour | Atli planning estimate |
| Browsing and email | 60 MB/hour | Atli planning estimate |
| Music streaming | 72 MB/hour | Spotify High, 160 kbps |
| Social scrolling | 500 MB/hour | Atli planning estimate |
| Video calls | 540 MB/hour | Zoom, 600 kbps each way |
| Video streaming, Standard | 500 MB/hour | Atli planning estimate |
| Background and app updates | 100 MB/day | Atli planning estimate |
Estimates are based on typical mobile usage. Actual consumption varies by app, video quality, and device settings. Downloads, app updates, and cloud backups may use additional data.
FAQ
How much data do I need for a week?
Data usage depends on your activities. Set the calculator to 7 days, select a usage level, and adjust individual activities as needed.
What uses the most mobile data?
Video streaming, video calls, large downloads, and cloud backups typically use the most data. See How much data do apps use? for more information.
How accurate is the estimate?
The calculator provides an estimate based on typical usage. Actual consumption depends on the apps you use, video quality, device settings, and network conditions.
The estimate includes 100 MB per day for background data usage.
What happens if I run out of data?
You can purchase another data plan at any time. See What happens when my data runs out? for details.