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Data Estimator

How much mobile data do you actually need?

Most Canadians pay for far more data than they use. Estimate your real monthly usage in 30 seconds, then see the cheapest plans that cover it.

How much data do I need?

Estimate your real monthly usage · match it to the best plan

🎬Video streaming (per week)3 hrs

📱Social media / scrolling (per day)1 hrs

🎵Music streaming (per week)3 hrs

📞Video calls (per week)1 hrs

📶Time on Wi-Fi (not mobile data)60 %

Your Province

21 GB

Estimated monthly cellular data needed, including a 20% safety buffer so you don't face unexpected throttles or overages.

Cheapest plans covering 21GB+:

40GB · Bell 4G

35GB · Telus 4G

50GB · Freedom 5G

Estimates based on typical consumption (HD video ≈ 1.5GB/hr, social ≈ 0.5GB/hr, music ≈ 0.08GB/hr). Check your phone settings to confirm your real usage.