How Much Data Does a TOKEN2049 Week Use? Fixed vs Unlimited
Maps and chat barely touch your data. One hour of video calls can use more than a gigabyte. Here is how to size a Singapore eSIM for TOKEN2049 week.
Quick answer: It depends on video. Maps, chat and email use little. A 720p video call uses roughly 1 to 1.5 GB an hour one-to-one and about 2 GB in a group, and about 3 GB at 1080p. A 720p livestream uses about 1.8 GB an hour. If you will take daily video calls, stream or run a hotspot, pick unlimited. If you mostly message and navigate, a fixed plan is enough.
Key takeaways
- Simple rule for the maths: 1 Mbps for one hour is about 0.45 GB. Multiply any app's bitrate by 0.45 to get GB per hour.
- Video calls are the big cost: about 1.1 GB per hour for a 720p 1:1 Zoom call, about 2 GB for a 720p group call and about 3 GB for 1080p, using Zoom's own figures.
- Audio-only calls are small: under 100 MB per hour. Switch video off when the signal is weak.
- Livestreaming: YouTube recommends 4 Mbps for 720p at 30 fps (about 1.8 GB per hour) and 10 Mbps for 1080p at 30 fps.
Which network you get, and what it really costs
In Singapore the Fizen eSIM roams on StarHub (5G). Singapore is sold inside the South-Eastern Asia plan, which covers 18 countries. At 128 kbps you can still send messages and load map tiles, but not hold a video call.
| Plan | Days | Price | Per day | Per GB | After the high-speed data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 3 | US$9.94 | US$3.31 | US$9.94 | slows to 128 kbps |
| 5 GB | 7 | US$16.68 | US$2.38 | US$3.34 | slows to 128 kbps |
| 5 GB | 15 | US$17.35 | US$1.16 | US$3.47 | slows to 128 kbps |
| 5 GB | 30 | US$18.36 | US$0.61 | US$3.67 | slows to 128 kbps |
| 10 GB | 7 | US$23.52 | US$3.36 | US$2.35 | slows to 128 kbps |
| 10 GB | 15 | US$24.55 | US$1.64 | US$2.46 | slows to 128 kbps |
| 10 GB | 30 | US$25.60 | US$0.85 | US$2.56 | slows to 128 kbps |
| 20 GB | 15 | US$39.00 | US$2.60 | US$1.95 | slows to 128 kbps |
| 20 GB | 30 | US$40.07 | US$1.34 | US$2.00 | slows to 128 kbps |
| 50 GB | 30 | US$79.74 | US$2.66 | US$1.59 | slows to 128 kbps |
Prices and carrier read from the Fizen catalogue on 23 September 2026. Data only, no calls or SMS.
Prices are before the welcome credit. A new user who opens the eSIM tab in the Fizen app for the first time gets US$10 of eSIM credit automatically, with no code, valid for 12 months. The app shows how much of it comes off your order. Paying by card on the web works too, but the credit only applies in the app.
Most data calculators assume a tourist: maps, a few photos, some social media. A TOKEN2049 week is different. You take calls from the corridor, share a hotspot with a teammate, post clips from the stage and download decks before meetings.
How much data does each activity use?
| Activity | Published figure | Data per hour (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Zoom audio-only call | 60 to 80 kbps | Under 100 MB |
| Google Meet audio-only | About 100 kbps each way (small teams) | Up to about 90 MB |
| Zoom 1:1 video call, 720p | 1.2 Mbps up and down | About 1.1 GB |
| Zoom group video call, 720p | 2.6 Mbps up, 1.8 Mbps down | About 2 GB |
| Google Meet video, 720p | Up to 1.7 Mbps each way | Up to about 1.5 GB |
| Zoom group video call, 1080p | 3.8 Mbps up, 3.0 Mbps down | About 3 GB |
| YouTube livestream, 720p at 30 fps | 4 Mbps recommended (H.264) | About 1.8 GB upload |
| YouTube livestream, 1080p at 30 fps | 10 Mbps recommended (H.264) | About 4.5 GB upload |
| Watching a replay (Netflix mobile Maximum Data setting) | About 1 GB per 20 minutes or more | About 3 GB or more |
How much data will my TOKEN2049 week use?
Build your own estimate from the table. Three typical profiles:
| Profile | What the week looks like | Video data alone (approx.) | Plan that usually fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light attendee | Maps, Grab, chat, email, a few photos. Calls on hotel Wi-Fi. | Close to zero | Fixed data |
| Deal-maker | 1 hour of 720p video calls a day for 5 days, on mobile data | About 5.5 to 10 GB (1:1 to group calls) | Large fixed plan or unlimited |
| Builder or creator | Daily calls, a 30-minute 720p livestream, hotspot for a laptop | 10 GB and up, hard to predict | Unlimited |
The middle row is where people get caught. The calls themselves fit a big fixed plan, but add a hotspot, a cloud sync on the laptop or a few video uploads and the total moves fast. If you cannot say how many hours of video you will do, that is the case for unlimited.
Fixed data or unlimited: which should I buy?
| Fixed data | Unlimited | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Messaging, maps, ride apps, calls on Wi-Fi | Daily video calls, streaming, posting, hotspot |
| Risk | Running out mid-week and buying a new eSIM | Paying for data you do not use |
| What to check | Size in GB, validity in days | Speed limit, daily cap or fair-use rules, hotspot |
| Mental load | Watching the meter | None, within the plan's speed |
Many travel eSIMs cannot be topped up, so running out on a fixed plan often means buying and installing a new eSIM, in the middle of the conference. Also read the small print on unlimited plans: some slow you down after a daily amount. Check the plan terms before you buy.
What does "up to 10 Mbps" mean in practice?
It is the top speed the plan allows, not a promise of that speed every minute. Your actual speed depends on signal, the building you are in and how many people share the same cell site. Here is what 10 Mbps can carry, using the figures above:
- A 1080p Zoom call needs 3.8 Mbps up. It fits, with room left for chat and email.
- A 720p livestream at YouTube's recommended 4 Mbps fits, with headroom.
- A 1080p livestream at YouTube's recommended 10 Mbps uses the whole ceiling. For mobile streaming, 720p is the safer choice.
- A hotspot shares the same 10 Mbps between your phone and every connected device. Two people on video calls at once will each get less.
In short: up to 10 Mbps is comfortable for one person working from a phone, and tight for a whole team on one hotspot. Give each teammate their own eSIM.
Why does a second eSIM help?
A second eSIM does not make you faster. It fixes a different problem: your only line stops working, or its plan ends a day early, at the worst moment. With a backup already installed, you turn it on in Settings, get back online, and deal with the main line later. No airport kiosk, no reinstalling from a QR code in the middle of a crowded hall.
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Sources
- Zoom Support: Bandwidth requirements
- Google Workspace: Prepare your network for Meet meetings and live streams
- YouTube Help: Choose live encoder settings, bitrates and resolutions
- Netflix Help: How to control how much data Netflix uses
- Apple: Personal Hotspot
- Google Pixel Help: Reduce and manage mobile data usage
- TOKEN2049 Singapore
- Formula 1: Singapore Grand Prix 2026
Updated 22 September 2026.
