Question 1

How much data does Netflix streaming use?

Accepted Answer

Netflix uses approximately 1 GB per hour for SD, 3 GB per hour for HD, and 7 GB per hour for 4K Ultra HD streaming. You can adjust quality settings to reduce data usage.

Question 2

How much data does online gaming use?

Accepted Answer

Online gaming typically uses 40-150 MB per hour depending on the game. However, downloading game updates and patches can consume much more — some modern games are 50-150 GB per download.

Question 3

How much data does a Zoom video call use?

Accepted Answer

A Zoom video call uses approximately 540 MB per hour for group video calls at 720p. Screen sharing and higher resolution increase usage. Audio-only calls use about 60 MB per hour.

Question 4

How do I know if I need unlimited data?

Accepted Answer

If your monthly data usage regularly exceeds 1 TB (1000 GB), or you stream 4K video daily, game online heavily, or work from home with frequent video calls, an unlimited plan may save you overage charges.