Estimate data usage
Not sure how much data you might use while overseas? The data usage calculator has been designed to help you estimate your MB requirements when accessing the internet on your device.
Set how many days you’ll be overseas, and then how often you would use each service, and we'll help you estimate how much data you might use.
This information may help you make an informed decision about the International Casual Traveller Data Pack or International Roaming Browse Plus Pack that is best for you.
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Disclaimer
This calculator is intended to be used as a guide only and provides you with an estimate of your data usage only. Telstra does not guarantee that any calculations will match your actual data usage, which may vary significantly. We recommend that you turn data off on your device when it is not in use. Find out how to manage your data usage costs by viewing our travelling tips
Approximate data usage guide
| Activity | Size examples in MB and kB 1024 kB = 1 MB | International Roaming Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HTML email (with no attachments) | 0.025 MB | 25.6 kB | $0.38 |
| Email attachment (.doc file) | 1 MB | 1024 kB | $15.36 |
| Web page | 0.2 MB | 204.8 kB | $3.07 |
| Basic Social Media Post | 0.04 MB | 40.96 kB | $0.61 |
| Basic Social Media Post + 1 small photo | 0.29 MB | 296.96 kB | $4.45 |
| MP3 music file | 4 MB | 4096 kB | $61.44 |
| Online game play (per hour) | 16 MB | 16384 kB | $245.76 |
| Streaming video (per hour) | 24 MB | 24576 kB | $368.64 |
| Track your usage via "My BigPond" | 0.5 MB | 512 kB | $7.68 |