{"id":20501,"date":"2026-09-24T16:29:16","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T14:29:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lowi.es\/blog\/?p=20501"},"modified":"2026-09-24T16:29:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T14:29:18","slug":"how-much-mobile-data-do-i-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lowi.es\/blog\/how-much-mobile-data-do-i-need\/","title":{"rendered":"How much mobile data do I need? [Guide]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you ever run out of data halfway through the month without knowing why? Or perhaps you always have unused data left over. If so, you have probably asked yourself: <strong>\u201cHow much mobile data do I need?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The truth is that everyone has different needs, so there is no single answer to <strong>how many GB you need per month<\/strong>. However, we can help you identify your usage profile and find the type of plan that suits you best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u00cdndice de Contenidos<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Alternar tabla de contenidos\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #696969;color:#696969\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.lowi.es\/blog\/how-much-mobile-data-do-i-need\/#Which_apps_use_the_most_data\" >Which apps use the most data?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lowi.es\/blog\/how-much-mobile-data-do-i-need\/#How_much_data_do_I_need_to_watch_Netflix_or_YouTube\" >How much data do I need to watch Netflix or YouTube?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lowi.es\/blog\/how-much-mobile-data-do-i-need\/#How_much_data_do_I_need_to_work_remotely_from_home\" >How much data do I need to work remotely from home?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lowi.es\/blog\/how-much-mobile-data-do-i-need\/#How_much_mobile_data_do_I_need_if_I_use_my_phone_at_home\" >How much mobile data do I need if I use my phone at home?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lowi.es\/blog\/how-much-mobile-data-do-i-need\/#Factors_that_use_up_your_mobile_data_without_you_noticing\" >Factors that use up your mobile data without you noticing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lowi.es\/blog\/how-much-mobile-data-do-i-need\/#Frequently_asked_questions_about_how_much_mobile_data_you_need\" >Frequently asked questions about how much mobile data you need<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lowi.es\/blog\/how-much-mobile-data-do-i-need\/#How_many_GB_are_recommended_for_a_mobile_phone\" >How many GB are recommended for a mobile phone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lowi.es\/blog\/how-much-mobile-data-do-i-need\/#Which_is_better_256GB_or_512GB\" >Which is better: 256GB or 512GB?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lowi.es\/blog\/how-much-mobile-data-do-i-need\/#How_long_does_30GB_of_mobile_data_last\" >How long does 30GB of mobile data last?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lowi.es\/blog\/how-much-mobile-data-do-i-need\/#How_much_mobile_data_does_the_average_person_use_per_month\" >How much mobile data does the average person use per month?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lowi.es\/blog\/how-much-mobile-data-do-i-need\/#How_long_does_50GB_of_data_last\" >How long does 50GB of data last?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_data_do_I_need_per_month_based_on_my_usage\"><\/span>How much data do I need per month based on my usage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help you work out <strong>how much data you need<\/strong>, let\u2019s begin with a summary of the main user profiles and their typical mobile data usage, together with the most suitable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowi.es\/tarifas-movil\/\">Lowi mobile plan<\/a> for each one:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"scroll-mobile-hint\">\ud83d\udc49 <em>Swipe the table sideways to see more<\/em> \ud83d\udc48<\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto; width:100%;\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 1000px; width: 100%; border: 1px solid #000;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color:#f7f7f7; font-weight:bold;\"><td style=\"white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid #000;\">Profile<\/td><td style=\"white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid #000;\">Data per month<\/td><td style=\"white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid #000;\">Typical usage<\/td><td style=\"white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid #000;\">Recommended Lowi plan<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\"><strong>Basic<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\">1\u20135GB<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\">Instant messaging such as WhatsApp, email, light social media use with text and small images, and occasional web browsing<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowi.es\/tarifas-movil\/mas-barata\/\">25GB mobile plan<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\"><strong>Moderate<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\">10\u201320GB<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\">Social media with short videos, occasional YouTube streaming in HD, daily music streaming, mixed app usage and occasional video calls<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowi.es\/tarifas-movil\/esencial\/\">50GB mobile plan<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\"><strong>Heavy<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\">30\u201360GB<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\">Frequent HD streaming of films and series, regular video calls, moderate online gaming and occasional use of the phone as a WiFi hotspot<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowi.es\/tarifas-movil\/internet-movil-barato\/\">100GB mobile plan<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowi.es\/tarifas-movil\/hablar-y-navegar\/\">150GB mobile plan<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\"><strong>Power user<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\">100GB+<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\">4K streaming, data-intensive games, large downloads and several long video-conferencing sessions. The phone is used as the main Internet connection or for regular remote working<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowi.es\/tarifas-movil\/mejor-tarifa-gigas\/\">300GB mobile plan<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This table may already have helped you answer the question <strong>\u201cHow much data do I need per month?\u201d<\/strong> It can also help you determine whether you could benefit from one of the main advantages of our plans: sharing data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s right! <strong>The option to share data is available with all Lowi mobile plans<\/strong>. If you would like to learn more, you can find all the information you need at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowi.es\/los-de-lowi\/\">LOSdeLOWI<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_apps_use_the_most_data\"><\/span>Which apps use the most data?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are constantly using apps such as <strong>WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram<\/strong>, take note: these applications <strong>can use a considerable amount of mobile data<\/strong>, not to mention battery power\u2014but that is another topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, <strong>data usage depends on what you do within each social network<\/strong>. On WhatsApp, for example, you can send text messages, photos and videos, as well as make voice and video calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following table summarises the <strong>approximate data usage of each type of application per hour<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"scroll-mobile-hint\">\ud83d\udc49 <em>Swipe the table sideways to see more<\/em> \ud83d\udc48<\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto; width:100%;\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 1000px; width: 100%; border: 1px solid #000;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color:#f7f7f7; font-weight:bold;\"><td style=\"white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid #000;\">Category<\/td><td style=\"white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid #000;\">Example apps<\/td><td style=\"white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid #000;\">Data used per hour<\/td><td style=\"white-space:nowrap; border:1px solid #000;\">Details<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\"><strong>Social media with short videos<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\">TikTok, Instagram Reels<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\">600MB\u20131.5GB<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\">Depends on video quality, ad preloading and the creator\u2019s bitrate. TikTok uses particularly large amounts of data<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\"><strong>Text- and photo-based social media<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\">Facebook, X (Twitter)<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\">150\u2013500MB<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\">Varies according to the proportion of videos shown in the feed<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\"><strong>Video streaming<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\">Netflix, YouTube<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\">1.5GB in HD\u201315GB in 4K<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\">Depends entirely on the selected resolution<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\"><strong>Video calls<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\">Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, WhatsApp Video<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\">300\u2013900MB<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\">WhatsApp uses around 5MB per minute. Group calls can use as much as 900MB per hour<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\"><strong>Music and audio<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\">Spotify, Apple Music<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\">40\u2013150MB<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\">High-quality audio uses close to 150MB per hour, while normal quality uses only around 40\u201350MB<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\"><strong>Online gaming<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\">Call of Duty Mobile, Fortnite<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\">30\u2013100MB<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #000;\">Surprisingly low unless you download updates or use voice chat<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As shown above, <strong>a video call uses an average of around 5MB per minute<\/strong>. This means one hour could consume around 300MB, although usage may rise to 900MB during a three-way call or larger group call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These estimates are <strong>based on real-world usage data and technical measurements<\/strong>. You can calculate your own usage by opening your phone\u2019s settings and checking the Data Usage section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_data_do_I_need_to_watch_Netflix_or_YouTube\"><\/span>How much data do I need to watch Netflix or YouTube?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are wondering <strong>how much data you need to watch Netflix<\/strong>, the answer depends on the video quality, as each level has a direct impact on your data usage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Low quality or data-saving mode:<\/strong> approximately 0.3GB per hour. The image may look slightly pixelated, but it is useful if you have limited data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Standard definition (SD\/480p):<\/strong> approximately 0.7GB per hour. This is the minimum acceptable quality for a mobile screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High definition (HD\/1080p):<\/strong> between 1.5GB and 3GB per hour. A two-hour film may use between 2GB and 5GB, depending on the image quality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ultra High Definition (4K\/UHD):<\/strong> a two-hour film in 4K can use as much as 14GB.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>YouTube usage can vary even more<\/strong> because video quality depends on each creator:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At 720p or basic HD: approximately 1.5GB per hour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At 1080p or Full HD: approximately 3GB per hour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At 4K and 60fps: YouTube can use as much as 23GB in one hour. Yes, you read that correctly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If <strong>you regularly stream content while away from home<\/strong>, we recommend choosing a generous allowance. <strong>A plan with at least 100GB will give you peace of mind<\/strong>, allowing you to watch your favourite series without constantly checking your remaining data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_data_do_I_need_to_work_remotely_from_home\"><\/span>How much data do I need to work remotely from home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you work remotely from home, the first step is to work out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowi.es\/blog\/how-many-mbps-do-i-need-at-home\/\">how many Mbps you need at home<\/a>. Once that is clear, we can focus on less common situations where you need to use your phone for remote working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many professionals now <strong>use their phone as a modem<\/strong>, a practice known as tethering or connection sharing, to work from anywhere or as a backup when their fibre connection fails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, how much data do you need for remote working? <strong>Data usage when using your phone as a modem<\/strong> can vary according to the activities you perform:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Remote-working task<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Usage per hour<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Impact over eight hours<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Video calls, averaging two hours per day<\/td><td>800MB\u20131.2GB<\/td><td>2GB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Browsing and cloud tools such as Office 365, Notion and Google Drive<\/td><td>150MB<\/td><td>1.2GB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Email and messaging through Slack, WhatsApp and email<\/td><td>40MB<\/td><td>320MB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>File transfers and synchronisation<\/td><td>Variable<\/td><td>500MB\u20131GB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Estimated daily total<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td><strong>4\u20134.5GB<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For lighter activities such as sending and receiving emails, making occasional voice or video calls, accessing cloud-based work platforms and browsing the web for work, <strong>average usage can be estimated at around 100\u2013200MB per hour<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your work involves working remotely both at home and elsewhere, Lowi\u2019s combined fibre and mobile plans could be ideal for you. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowi.es\/ofertas-fibra-y-movil\/tarifa-barata\/\">cheapest fibre and mobile plan<\/a> allows you to work inside or outside your home whenever you need to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_mobile_data_do_I_need_if_I_use_my_phone_at_home\"><\/span>How much mobile data do I need if I use my phone at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a complicated question because <strong>the answer changes completely depending on whether you have fibre at home<\/strong>. Let\u2019s look at the different scenarios:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scenario A \u2013 Fibre and mobile bundle:<\/strong> if you have fibre-optic Internet at home, most of your data usage will go through WiFi. Streaming on your television, downloading files on your computer and updating your games console will not use your mobile data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How much mobile data do you need in this case?<\/strong> An allowance of <strong>20GB or 50GB<\/strong> should be more than enough, as a typical technology user consumes between 15GB and 25GB per month while away from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scenario B \u2013 Mobile data as your main connection:<\/strong> this profile is becoming more common among people who live alone, students and highly mobile professionals. In this case, the smartphone is used as the main router to provide Internet access to a Smart TV, laptop and even a tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How much data do you need in this scenario?<\/strong> The absolute minimum is <strong>100GB<\/strong>, while <strong>300GB or an unlimited plan<\/strong> is the only option likely to provide an experience comparable to fibre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you do not have fibre and depend entirely on your phone, <strong>we recommend going directly for Lowi\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowi.es\/tarifas-movil\/mejor-tarifa-gigas\/\">300GB plan<\/a><\/strong>. Do not risk choosing a smaller allowance. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowi.es\/blog\/portable-wifi-mifi\/\">portable WiFi (MiFi) router<\/a> is another way to share that connection with all your devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors_that_use_up_your_mobile_data_without_you_noticing\"><\/span>Factors that use up your mobile data without you noticing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The amount of mobile data you need each month can vary depending on several factors. These are some of <strong>the main reasons why your data allowance may run out sooner than expected:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Automatic video quality:<\/strong> watching videos in HD or 4K uses considerably more data than standard definition. The problem is that many apps, including YouTube and Netflix, automatically increase the resolution when they detect a fast 5G connection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Automatic downloads and updates:<\/strong> modern operating systems frequently release security updates of between 1GB and 2GB. If the option to allow updates over mobile data is enabled, a single update can use up a small allowance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Heavy use of social media and your favourite apps:<\/strong> frequency matters. If you use your smartphone throughout the day to browse the Internet, use apps, stream videos, listen to music and make video calls, you will probably need a larger monthly data allowance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Using your smartphone for work:<\/strong> if you use your smartphone for remote working, including sharing files, sending emails and making video calls, you will need a plan with plenty of data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions_about_how_much_mobile_data_you_need\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions about how much mobile data you need<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-0108e1d3 uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-true uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.lowi.es\\\/blog\\\/how-much-mobile-data-do-i-need\\\/\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How many GB are recommended for a mobile phone?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The best way to determine how much data is enough for you is to <strong>understand your current usage<\\\/strong>. 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