TOOLS · 01

Hotspot data usage calculator

Tell us what you do online for an hour. We'll estimate the data your iPhone hotspot will burn through, and show whether it fits inside common carrier caps. Numbers come from published averages by each service; your real numbers may vary by 10 to 30 percent depending on quality, network, and codec.

1. Pick your activities

Enter hours per day for anything you'll do via the hotspot. Leave blank for activities you skip.

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Video streaming

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Music & audio

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Browsing & social

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Gaming

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Background sync

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