Most travel problems come from guessing your data needs. Use this simple, numbers‑based guide to plan the right Reconected pack for your itinerary – no waste, no last‑minute top‑ups.
Your trip profile: pick one
- Weekend city break (2–3 days)
- One‑week vacation (6–9 days)
- Multi‑country route (10–21 days)
- Work travel/remote weeks (7–30 days, heavy apps)
Realistic data costs per activity
- Maps/navigation: 80–150 MB/day (city use)
- Ride‑hailing + messaging: 50–120 MB/day
- Social media browsing: 150–300 MB/day
- Short video clips (no uploads): 200–400 MB/day
- Email & docs (light): 30–80 MB/day
- Video calls: ~300 MB/hour (turn off HD to save)
- Music streaming: ~70 MB/hour (download playlists on Wi‑Fi)
Quick calculator: choose a pack in 10 seconds
Weekend city break (3 days)
Maps + rides + messaging + a bit of social = ~1–1.5 GB total.
Pick an eSIMster 2–3 GB pack to be comfortable.
One‑week vacation (8 days)
Daily maps, chat, socials, a few short videos = ~3–5 GB.
Pick a 5–7 GB pack (room for detours and uploads).
Two‑week loop with 2–3 countries
More navigation + translations + more photos = ~7–10 GB.
Pick a 10–12 GB regional plan. If you film Reels daily, consider 15 GB.
Work trip (heavy apps, calls)
Daily email, Slack/Teams, 1 hour of calls most days = 10–15 GB for a week.
Pick 15–20 GB or a plan that allows quick top‑ups.
How to cut data use by 40–60% without feeling it
- Download offline maps for all cities before you fly
- Turn off auto‑uploads for photos on mobile data
- Disable HD in video calls (SD saves ~50%)
- Use Data Saver/Low Data Mode in iOS/Android
- Allow auto‑updates on Wi‑Fi only
- Queue music/podcasts on Wi‑Fi; stream sparingly on mobile
Why prepaid wins the budget game
With roaming, you pay after the trip – usually more than you expected. With prepaid Reconected, you decide the allowance first, then top up only if needed. Predictable beats “surprise every time.”
Picking the right Reconected plan type
- Local plans: best price if you stay in one country
- Regional plans: one profile for multi‑country routes—no border hassles
- Global plans: long trips or unpredictable itineraries
Top‑up strategy that actually saves money
- Start with a pack slightly below your “wish” number (e.g., 5 GB instead of 7 GB)
- Track usage mid‑trip in Settings → Mobile Data (or Android Data Usage)
- Add a small top‑up only if you’re on pace to exceed the plan
- Keep the same eSIM profile—no reinstall needed
Set up once, then forget it
Buy your Reconected plan, scan the QR to add the profile, and label it “Travel Data.” On arrival, enable Data Roaming and focus on the trip – not the plan.
