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What is your typical cellular data usage?
Select your estimated monthly data usage to filter student plans:Wi-Fi handles ~80% of campus internet
Light Usage (1 to 5 GB)
Wi-Fi heavy • Avg $10–$15/mo
Moderate (15 to 20 GB)Popular
Campus sweet spot • Avg $20–$25/mo
Heavy / Unlimited (35+ GB)
Continuous streaming • Avg $25–$45/mo
Light Usage
1 to 5 GB / month
Best if relying primarily on campus Wi-Fi. Data used for Google Maps, Uber, bank OTPs, and WhatsApp.
Avg. Plan:$10 – $15 / month
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Moderate Usage
15 to 20 GB / month
The ideal student sweet spot. High-speed 5G for social media, Spotify, navigation, and off-campus trips.
Avg. Plan:$20 – $25 / month
Heavy / Unlimited
35+ GB to Unlimited
For continuous YouTube/TikTok video streaming, frequent laptop tethering, and off-campus power users.
Avg. Plan:$25 – $45 / month
International Student Knowledge Base
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything international F-1 and J-1 students need to know about cellular connectivity, banking OTPs, and dual-SIM management.
No! When you install your U.S. eSIM, WhatsApp will ask: "Keep current number or update to new number?" Simply choose "Keep Current Number". All your existing family groups, chats, photos, and contacts will remain completely intact under your home number while using U.S. high-speed cellular data.