Wireless resources calculator

[BAL]

Hi! Maybe I did not look long enough but I did not see a wireless calculator to estimate the consumption of resources on a monthly basis. In my case, I would be especially interested in a data calculator that would estimate how many GB it would consume if I do x number of web pages or if I do y GB if I download a video of n minutes. That would be great to see how much data I need for my wireless data habits or needs. Thanks.

[BAL]

For the amount of data, I will try 4 GB of data (only) for 90 days and watch my consumption closely.

[BAL]

Hi got an iPhone 6 (new), I have ordered my SIM card, I just need the card to join PM. I am looking forward to it.

[srlawren]

@BAL just curious--are you a current PM customer, or are you researching and considering signing up?  Have you decided on a data amount yet?

[7789849803]

@BAL Glad to have been able to provide my cent and a half. You're very welcome!

[BAL]

Thank you guys for your replies. It is really appreciated.

[Martin]

Hi again @Luddite,

Having an eye for detail is both a blessing and a curse. After all is said and done, the former has served me much better than the latter.

[Luddite]

@Martin It is part of my continuing exploration of how incorrect the spelling of a word must be before anyone notices! 

Maybe we should request a spell checker be added to the Forum? Na, I'd rather have lower prices than a spell checker.

[Martin]

Hi @Luddite,

You referenced Nertfix. Is that company associated with Netflix?

Inquiring minds are awaiting your reply. 🙂

[Luddite]

@BAL Try this reference: Data needs

In general from my own experience videos and software updates are the killers. Tried getting by on 5 GB/month for all needs in my household of 2 but regularly needed some data from kids when visiting them. So gave up and got 300 GB for the house (using less than 100 including Nertfix) and only 1 GB/90 days on the cell for accessing Google maps & email on the road. Because of PM's great pricing it was only an increase of $20/mo overall.

Good luck.

[srlawren]

Agree with @7789849803, every page on every site can vary so much in terms of overall payload size.  And videos vary in resolution, compression level, etc.  It's really hard to nail that down.

[7789849803 · Accepted solution]

@BAL Those "calculators" are all horribly inaccurate as a rule, since each website and video is different. However, if you're still interested in researching your needs more thoroughly, I would suggest speaking to our good friend, Mr Google. He always comes through for me. 🙂