DatabitHow long does 5GB of data last?
5GB of data lasts roughly: 250 hours of web browsing, 70 hours of Spotify at normal quality, 50 hours of social feeds without video, 19 hours of YouTube at 480p — or as little as 5 hours of HD video. For mixed use, most people get 2–4 weeks out of 5GB.
What 5GB buys you, by activity
| Activity | Approx. usage | 5GB lasts… |
|---|---|---|
| Web browsing / email | ~20 MB/h | ~250 hours |
| WhatsApp (text & voice notes) | ~10 MB/h | ~500 hours |
| Spotify (normal quality) | ~70 MB/h | ~70 hours |
| Social feeds (photos) | ~100 MB/h | ~50 hours |
| TikTok / Reels | ~300–800 MB/h | ~7–16 hours |
| Video call (FaceTime/WhatsApp) | ~300 MB/h | ~16 hours |
| YouTube 480p | ~260 MB/h | ~19 hours |
| YouTube 1080p | ~1.5–2 GB/h | ~3 hours |
| Netflix (high, mobile) | ~1 GB/h | ~5 hours |
| Google Maps (navigation) | ~5 MB/h | ~1000 hours |
Approximate figures — auto quality, ads and preloading all shift real-world numbers.
The quick math
5GB a month is about 166 MB a day: unlimited messaging, moderate social media, a couple hours of music and navigation — but a single HD episode over cellular eats a week's budget. That's why some people have half their plan left over and others run dry by day 10.
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- The meter shows GB used, GB left and days remaining — if you're spending faster than the month is passing, you'll see it coming days ahead.
- The daily chart reveals your true daily average: the best basis for choosing your next plan — 3, 5 or 15 GB.
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