Keeping an eye on your data usage is smart, especially if you have a capped plan (e.g., 3GB Total).
🍎 iPhone Data Tracking
- Go to Settings > Cellular.
- Scroll down to the "CELLULAR DATA" section.
- Look for your Travel eSIM.
- You will see a number like
1.2 GB.
⚠️ Important Check: Scroll to the very bottom and see "Last Reset". If you haven't reset this statistics counter before your trip, it might be showing lifetime usage. Tap Reset Statistics when you arrive to start counting from zero.
🤖 Android / Samsung Data Tracking
Android phones usually track billing cycles automatically.
- Go to Settings > Connections > Data Usage.
- Select your Travel eSIM.
- It will show a graph of usage for the current period (e.g., Jan 1 - Jan 31).
📩 Low Data Warning? (Roamiya Alerts)
We also try to send you email alerts when you unknowingly hit:
- 80% usage
- 100% usage
If you think your data is finished but you still have connection issues, check our Troubleshooting Guide.
What uses the most data?
- Video Streaming (YouTube/Netflix): ~1GB per hour (High Quality).
- Video Calls (Zoom/FaceTime): ~500MB per hour.
- Instagram/TikTok: ~500MB per hour (Auto-play videos).
- Maps: Very low usage (Approx 50MB per day).
Tip: Download Offline Maps on Google Maps while on WiFi to save data!