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How can those who choose to travel abroad this summer save money and enjoy their trip at the same time? Aside from airfare and hotels, there's another key point to consider: communication costs!
While renting portable Wi-Fi or using international roaming can be expensive, SIM and eSIM cards are at least 40% cheaper than portable Wi-Fi and are more portable and easier to use. However, there are so many options for SIM and eSIM packages that it can be confusing.
When you're traveling, it's essential to use your phone to check maps, stay in touch and search for information. Therefore, knowing in advance how much data traffic you need is crucial to your traveling comfort.

Here, we will explain how to determine the amount of data traffic you need when traveling abroad.

Catalog

1) Determining communication usage

  1) Determining daily usage traffic

  2) Planning cell phone usage

  3) Calculate based on days of stay

2. Selecting a Telecommunications Operator

  1) Compare different operators

  2) Choose the right traffic package

3. Saving traffic

Conclusion

1. Determining telecommunications usage

1) Determining daily usage traffic
First, check your daily data usage.
You can check "Data Usage" in the Settings menu of your smartphone. Check the data usage for the past few months to get an idea of the daily data usage.

2) Planning cell phone usage
Consider how you will use your phone while traveling and estimate the amount of data you will need to do so.

Using map applications: Frequent use of map applications such as Google Maps consumes about 5-10 MB of data per hour.
Messaging apps: Sending messages in apps such as WhatsApp or LINE consumes about a few MB of data per day. Sending and receiving pictures and videos requires more data.
Social Media: Frequent use of Facebook and instagram, etc. consumes about 100MB to 150MB of data per hour.
Music APP: Listening to music via Spotify, Apple music and other APPs consumes about 40 MB of data per hour in standard quality.
Video APP: Watching videos on Youtube and Netflix in standard quality (480P) consumes about 700MB to 1GB of data per hour.

3) Calculate the number of days of stay
After estimating the amount of data for each purpose of use, then calculate the amount of data required for each day of the stay.
For example, if you estimate that you will use 300MB of data per day, then a 10-day stay will require 3GB of data.

2. Selecting a Telecom Operator

1) Compare different carriers
Many telecom operators offer international roaming plans. Another way is to buy an eSIM or prepaid SIM card in advance. Check beforehand what methods are available to access the Internet in the country you are traveling to, and then choose the most suitable one.
Reference: Comprehensively compare the advantages and disadvantages of each overseas telecom service.

According to the current trend, eSIM is becoming mainstream as more new products and technologies are developed. If your cell phone supports eSIM, eSIM may be the most suitable international communication product for you.

2）Choose the right capacity package
In the official website of AlmondSIM, you can choose the traffic package that best suits your needs.

Fixed traffic package
This is a package that only has a fixed amount of traffic. When the traffic runs out, the network will not be able to connect.
Common packages
Olympic Games only 40 European countries eSIM: https://www.globalesim.shop/en/goods/5262.html
Mainland China eSIM: https://www.globalesim.shop/en/goods/4253.html

Daily updated traffic packages
There is a cap on the amount of traffic you can use each day, but traffic is recalculated the following day. Typically, if you use up your allowance in one day, you won't be disconnected from the internet but will be limited to a maximum speed of 128kbps. The system is updated daily, so there's no need to worry about using too much in one day and not having access to the internet for the rest of the day.
Common packages
Korea eSIM card:https://www.globalesim.shop/en/goods/4236.html
Thaiwan eSIM card:https://www.globalesim.shop/en/goods/4011.html

Unlimited Traffic Package
Basically, there is no limit to the amount of traffic you can use, so you can use it as much as you want.
Common packages
US eSIM card:https://www.globalesim.shop/en/goods/4704.html

Thailand eSIM card：https://www.globalesim.shop/en/goods/4340.html

When searching for purchase, you can use [Country/Region + date Package Type] to select your favorite eSIM package.

3. Remember to save traffic when you use it.

Don't forget to save traffic.
Reduce traffic consumption by connecting to Wifi frequently or turning off mobile data communication when not needed.
Turning off automatic video playback and using low data usage mode can also help.

To summarize

By estimating the data traffic required for traveling abroad in advance, you will be able to surf the Internet smoothly overseas. Let's be well-prepared and enjoy a wonderful trip!