1 gigabyte (GBs) is the same as 1,024 megabytes (MBs), and 1MB is the same as 1,024 kilobytes (KBs). Your 1GB or 3GB data allowance relates to your mobile data allocation. But if you’re a BT Mobile Broadband customer you get unlimited wi-fi access.
How much is 1GB of data?
To give you a rough idea, 1GB lets you send or receive about 6,000 emails with standard sized attachments. Or, put another way it’s about 20 hours of browsing.
How much is 3GB of data?
This amount of data lets you send or receive about 12,000 emails with standard sized attachments. Or in terms of browsing online, you’ll get about is 60 hours’ worth.
Here are some guidelines based on average use — your actual usage may be slightly higher or less.
Activity |
Data Consumption (estimated) |
Web browsing |
2 – 5MB per minute |
Uploading Photos |
1.5 MB per photo (depending on quality of image) |
10 – 20MB per minute |
|
Maps Navigation |
1 – 2MB per minute (looking for directions and possible routes only) |
Music Streaming |
4 – 6MB per minute (standard sound quality) |
Skype/Video Call |
90MB – 1.4GB per hour (depending on quality) |
YouTube/Video Streaming |
7 – 9MB per minute |
YouTube/Video Streaming 720 HD |
20 – 25MB per minute |