How much data do you need in Global?
Popular sizes for most trips
For a typical trip to Global, most travellers do well on 1GB per day of light use (maps, messaging, web) or 2GB+ per day if you stream or hotspot. A long weekend is usually fine on 3-5GB; one to two weeks on 10-20GB. Buy Crypto Sim plans are data-only and connecting to established local networks with 5G where available.
Last reviewed 2026-06-24 by the Buy Crypto Sim team.
Recommended plans
Popular sizes for most trips.
See all plans →Light use (maps, chat, web)
Around 500MB-1GB per day. A 3-5GB plan covers a long weekend; 7-10GB covers a week of sightseeing with WhatsApp, Google Maps and the occasional upload.
Heavy use (streaming, hotspot, video calls)
Budget 2-3GB per day. For a two-week trip with regular streaming or tethering a laptop, a 20GB plan (or an unlimited plan where offered) is the safer choice.
How to avoid running out
You can buy a second plan any time, so it is fine to start smaller. If you tether other devices or stream a lot, size up, usage adds up faster than people expect.
Before you buy: quick checklist
- • Your phone is unlocked and eSIM-compatible (most iPhones from 2018, recent Samsung/Pixel).
- • You install the eSIM on WiFi before you travel and switch it on when you arrive.
- • Plans are data-only (5G where available); your own number stays on your main SIM.
- • Pick a plan whose validity covers your whole trip.
Frequently asked questions
Is 5GB enough for a week in Global?
For light use (maps, messaging, social) 5GB is usually enough for about 5-7 days. If you stream video or share a hotspot, choose 10GB or more.
Can I use a hotspot?
Yes, tethering is supported, but it uses data faster, size your plan up if you plan to tether a laptop or tablet.
What if I run out of data?
Simply buy another plan; it activates the same way. Nothing is lost.
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