Answers
How many GB of data do I need for my trip?
Most travellers use about 0.5-2GB per day: around 1GB/day for maps, messaging and browsing, 2-3GB/day if you post and scroll social media, and 5GB/day or more for video streaming or laptop hotspot. With F*ck Limits you don't have to guess: every plan is unlimited. Unlimited Lite gives 1GB/day at full speed, Unlimited 3GB/day and Unlimited Max up to 10GB/day, and after that you stay online at reduced speed (usually 1 Mbps) until the daily reset.
Typical data use (approximate)
| Activity | Data |
|---|---|
| Maps and navigation | 5-20 MB per hour |
| Messaging (WhatsApp, iMessage, text) | 1-5 MB per hour |
| WhatsApp voice call | 0.5-1 MB per minute |
| WhatsApp video call | 5-10 MB per minute |
| Web browsing | 2-5 MB per page |
| Music streaming | 40-150 MB per hour |
| Social media (Instagram, TikTok) | 0.5-1.5 GB per hour |
| Video streaming (HD) | 1-3 GB per hour |
| Hotspot for a laptop | 1-5 GB per day of work |
Estimates; real use depends on app settings, video quality and network.
Which plan fits you
- Light (under 1GB/day): maps, messaging, email. Unlimited Lite, from $1.55/day.
- Typical (1-3GB/day): social media, browsing, some video calls. Unlimited, Europe 7 days $20.93.
- Heavy (3GB+/day): streaming, remote work, hotspot. Unlimited Max where available.
What happens after the full-speed data?
You are never cut off. After the daily full-speed allowance you stay online at reduced speed (usually 1 Mbps; Max on some destinations 384-512 Kbps) until the allowance resets 24 hours later. 1 Mbps is enough for maps, messaging, music and email. Need more full speed today? Top up in the app, no reinstall.
FAQ
Is 1GB a day enough?
For maps, messaging, email and light browsing, yes. If you post a lot of stories or stream video, choose 3GB/day (Unlimited) or more.
How much data does Google Maps use?
Roughly 5-20 MB per hour of navigation. Downloading offline maps on Wi-Fi before you go saves even more.
What happens if I go over?
Nothing bad: every F*ck Limits plan is unlimited. After the daily full-speed data you continue at reduced speed until the daily reset, or you can top up for more full-speed data.
Does hotspot count?
Yes, hotspot works on all our plans. It shares the same daily full-speed data (3GB/day, or 10GB/day on Max; in Brazil 2GB/day, or 3GB/day on Max), then continues at reduced speed.
Updated 2026-10-12. Browse all destinations.