Estimate and Check Data Usage
The right data plan depends on trip length, daily screen time, and the apps you use while traveling.
Typical daily usage guide
- Light use: maps, messaging, email, ride apps, and light browsing: 500MB to 1GB per day.
- Standard use: social media, browsing, maps, photo sharing, and music: 1GB to 3GB per day.
- Heavy use: video streaming, video calls, hotspot, and large uploads: 3GB or more per day.
How to check usage on iPhone
- Open Settings.
- Tap Cellular or Mobile Service.
- Select your WalkEsim line and review mobile data usage.
- You can reset statistics at the start of your trip for easier tracking.
How to check usage on Android
- Open Settings.
- Go to Network & Internet, Connections, or SIM Manager.
- Open Data usage and select the WalkEsim line.
Tips to save data
- Download maps, tickets, and media on Wi-Fi before you travel.
- Turn off automatic app updates and cloud photo backup on mobile data.
- Use Wi-Fi for long video calls and high-resolution streaming when possible.