What Does 50GB of Extra Data Get You? We Did the Maths

Mobile data is the foundation of today’s digital societies. A smartphone with an active internet connection works like magic, carrying out a huge range of activities, from ordering groceries to booking tickets for a concert. The average smartphone is pretty much an expensive paperweight without sufficient data. 

And mobile data can drain fast, especially if you’re someone who uses multiple OTT platforms, music streaming services, and social media apps. Having no data before the 30-day cycle ends is a very unpleasant situation to be in. 

Lyca Mobile has just the solution to avoid that: affordable plans for pay as you go SIM cards with double data. 

Double data plans come with a host of benefits. Continue reading to find out what they are.

Key Takeaways

• Extra data allows you to watch your favourite shows/movies when you like, not when data is available. 
• With additional mobile data, you can dive deep into a topic, either for school, work, or a hobby, without worrying about your data balance. 
• Consuming/creating content for social media platforms becomes hassle-free with extra data. 
• You don’t have to toggle mobile internet on/off, as these deals provide enough data to get through the plan period. 
• Here is what 100 GB of data translates to in terms of activities carried out by the average individual.

*Social media data usage varies based on the number of videos on your feed. 

*Video calling data usage mentioned is for standard definition. Video calling in resolution above 1080p may consume more data. 

*Data usage mentioned is a rough estimate of streaming music in Apple Music and Spotify at High and Very High quality respectively. 

Streaming Your Favourite Content Becomes Stress free

Content streaming websites are slowly replacing traditional cable television. These days, most people have at least two subscriptions. The variety and convenience these platforms offer have people flocking in droves.

Unlike cable television, these content streaming websites drain a sizeable amount of data. A 720p video at 30 FPS can consume up to 1.24GB/hour and a 1080p video at 30 FPS can use up to 2.03 GB/hour. The situation goes from bad to worse during weekends or the holiday season. People may consume as much as 50% of their total data streaming or downloading their favourite content.

Lyca Mobile’s double data SIM-only deals counter this issue. Not only are you getting double the data for the same price, but you also get the freedom to watch movies, shows, and streams without worrying about data usage.

Double Data Powers Extended Gaming Sessions

The UK’s mobile gaming market is on an upward trend. According to Statista, the market is projected to generate US$6.4 billion in revenue by 2030. Furthermore, SQMagazine reports that the average gameplay session has already increased by 18%, a change largely driven by the adoption of 5G technology. Mobile data is expected to play a critical role in this growth.

Data also suggests that online multiplayer games consume anywhere from 10 to 50 MB/hour. This number goes up drastically for graphic-intensive games or if the player decides to stream as they play.

But that's not a problem when you have a when you have an extra data SIM with a prepaid plan. It gives the convenience of playing/streaming long multiplayer sessions without the concern of insufficient data for other purposes.

What’s better is that you can get these plans for as low as £10 per month. Alongside 60 GB of 5G data, you also get unlimited calls and texts within the UK, roaming capabilities in the EU and India, and eSIM functionality. This is one of those plans that balances benefits with affordability.

Research Any Topic Without Checking Data Usage

Earlier, researching a topic meant spending hours in the library, going through piles of books and taking notes. 

Modern-day research negates the need to go to a library, as almost every book has a digital version. Not to forget, the numerous YouTubers creating detailed hour-long videos on a specific topic. 

All this means that you can work on your project or presentation from the comfort of your sofa. 

Mobile data consumption is the last thing someone who’s researching for an important presentation at work is going to think about. They’d rather work at a steady pace rather than periodically check on data usage, hoping that they have enough for tomorrow.

Browse to Your Heart’s Content

According to MobiLoud, 62.45% of global internet traffic is from mobile phones. Mobile data plans are meant to give peace of mind. But many posts in popular community-driven Q&A sites like Reddit and Quora paint a different picture. People are more concerned about the amount of data a specific activity will consume. 

This worry comes from the fear of being left without sufficient data before the 30-day period ends. It is quite common among those who spend a lot of time on social media platforms like Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). 

Lyca’s new SIM card deals offering bonus data provide the much-needed relief to those who constantly worry about not having enough data. Their UK Plan Super Extra, a new customer SIM-only deal, gives subscribers 100 GB of data for 30 days at just £15 per month. The plan also offers data for roaming in the EU and India.

Forget About Toggling Data On/Off

Toggling data on/off might sound like a sensible option, but it isn’t. Imagine a loved one texting on WhatsApp and you are not aware of it because your data is switched off. 

Or you receive an interview invite with a deadline that you miss because your mobile data is off and you have no knowledge of the email. These situations could’ve had better outcomes if mobile data had been enabled. 

But there are downsides to this as well. 

Some applications, especially social media and mobile games, can connect to the internet even when the device is idle. Applications also run updates in the background, leading to increased data usage. 

Choosing a Wi-Fi connection, optimising video streaming quality, and disabling auto-play on social media platforms are proven ways to reduce mobile data usage. The ideal solution to tackle both these issues is to have a plan that has adequate data to meet all your needs.

Conclusion

Mobile data is essential to almost any activity carried out on a smartphone. Insufficient data is not something you should worry about in 2025.

Lyca Mobile’s latest SIM-only deals for new customers focus on this pain point. Customers can get up to 100 GB of extra data, which allows them to browse, game, stream, and download content without worrying about running out of data. In addition to data, these plans come with roaming features, unlimited international minutes, and lots of other benefits.

Here are some of Lyca Mobile’s latest double-data SIM deals.

Switch to Lyca Mobile and stop worrying about data consumption. Browse through our affordable pay-as-you-go SIM card deals with bonus data to get started!

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