Understanding mobile
data usage:Choosing the right plan for you
What is mobile data?
Mobile data allows you to access the internet on your phone without needing Wi-Fi. It lets you browse websites, stream videos, check emails, use social media, and more, all while on the go.
Understanding your mobile data usage is key to selecting the right mobile plan. By estimating your monthly data needs based on your activities, you can avoid overpaying for unused data or running out of data too soon.
Use this guide to help you make an informed decision and enjoy seamless connectivity on the go!
How is mobile data measured?
1 GB = 1,024 MB
Common mobile data activities
Here’s a breakdown of how much data common activities typically use:
Social Media
| 1 hour (scrolling with light media) | 150 MB |
| 1 hour (heavy use with videos) | 300 MB |
Streaming Music
| 1 hour (standard quality) | 70 MB |
| 1 hour (high quality) | 150 MB |
Video Calls
| 1 hour (standard quality) | 350 MB |
| 1 hour (high quality) | 700 MB |
Web Browsing
| 1 hour | 60 MB |
Streaming Video
| 1 hour (SD) | 700 MB |
| 1 hour (HD) | 1.5 GB |
Online Gaming
| 1 hour | 50 MB |
Estimating monthly data usage
Light User
2 to 5 GB per month| Browsing the web for 1 hour per day | 60 MB x 30 days | 1.8 GB |
| Social media for 1 hour per day | 150 MB x 30 days | 4.5 GB |
Moderate User
5 to 10 GB per month| Browsing the web for 1 hour per day | 60 MB x 30 days | 1.8 GB |
| Social media for 2 hours per day | 300 MB x 30 days | 9 GB |
| Streaming music for 1 hour per day | 70 MB x 30 days | 2.1 GB |
Heavy User
20 GB or above per month| Browsing the web for 1 hour per day | 60 MB x 30 days | 1.8 GB |
| Social media for 3 hours per day | 450 MB x 30 days | 13.5 GB |
| Streaming music for 2 hours per day | 140 MB x 30 days | 4.2 GB |
| Streaming video (SD) for 1 hour per day | 700 MB x 30 days | 21 GB |
Choosing the right plan
Now that you understand your data needs, you can choose a mobile plan that fits your usage:
2GB
Saver Plan
2GB local data
Plus 2GB roaming data in the UK, Europe & USA
250 worldwide minutes & texts
£15
10GB
Essential Plan
10GB local data
Plus 10GB roaming data in the UK, Europe & USA
Unlimited worldwide minutes & texts
£25
25GB
Advanced Plan
25GB local data
Plus 25GB roaming data in the UK,
Europe & USA
Unlimited worldwide minutes & texts
£35
Unlimited
Limitless Plan
Unlimited local data
Plus unlimited roaming data in the UK,
Europe & USA
Unlimited worldwide minutes & texts
£45
Tips to save mobile data
| Monitor your data usage through your My JT app. | |
| Connect to Wi-Fi whenever possible. | |
| Download media (music, videos) while on Wi-Fi to enjoy offline. | |
| Adjust streaming quality settings to lower data consumpt. |