Estimate data usage overseas
Not sure how much data you might use on your mobile phone? The data usage calculator has been designed to help you estimate your MB requirements when accessing the internet on your phone.
Set a time period, tell us 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 data plan that is best for you.
Estimate your data usage
Disclaimer
This calculator is intended to provide 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. It is your responsibility to be mindful of your own data usage. Find out more about more about data roaming usage.
Approximate data usage guide
| Activity | Size examples in MB and kB 1024 kB = 1 MB | International Roaming Charges (excludes 50c connection fee per session download) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
FAQ's
What are the International Roaming Customer service contact numbers:
Within Australia:
- For Consumer customers, call 12 5109.
- For Business customers, call 13 2000 or your Telstra Account Executive.
- For Telstra Enterprise and Government customers, call 1300 TELSTRA (1300 835 787) or your Telstra Account Executive.
Whilst Roaming:
- While roaming Customers can contact Telstra's 24/7 International Roaming Helpdesk on +61439125109.
Please note: Calls to the International Roaming Helpdesk on a Telstra mobile while roaming overseas are charged at a flat fee (22.73 cents GST-free for Post Paid and maximum 50c GST- free for Pre Paid), calls to the International Roaming Helpdesk from a non-Telstra device or telephone service will incur normal international telephone charges.
Calls to Telstra Customer Service on 12 5109 (or 12 5111) on a Telstra mobile from within Australia are 25c (GST inclusive).
