How much mobile data does an employee really need?
How much mobile data do I need for business? It’s one of the most common questions we hear. Giving everyone the same plan, or the biggest one “just in case”, is rarely the cheapest way to keep a team connected. Here’s how to match data to how each person actually works.
It comes down to three habits:
What actually uses data
A Zoom or Teams video call can use around 1GB an hour, or more in HD. So five hours of video calls a week away from Wi-Fi adds up to roughly 20GB a month, before anything else.
Find your user type
Office-based
Admin, accounts, reception, office staff
15GB – 45GB · from $35/mth
Everyday mobile
Managers, account managers, hybrid workers
65GB · $45/mth · our most popular
Road warrior
Sales reps, consultants, regional managers
100GB · $50/mth
Field team & hotspotter
Technicians, tradespeople, inspectors, project staff
120GB – 150GB · from $60/mth
Power user
Remote and regional workers, heavy hotspot users
180GB · $70/mth
How much mobile data do I need for business? Quick reference
Comstel Mobile plans on the Telstra Mobile Network. 36-month term, ex GST.
Don’t forget the devices
Tablets, laptops and routers don’t need a voice plan. A data-only SIM is the better fit. Ask us for our data-only plans.
Mixed team? Try a pool
If you have both light and heavy users, a pooled plan lets everyone share one bucket of data. A light user’s spare data covers a heavy user’s busy month, so you pay for the team’s total use, not each person’s worst month. Mobile Pool plans start from $25 per service a month and are a good fit for any business with 5 or more services, all on one bill.
What if someone goes over?
No excess data charges in Australia. Once included data is used, speed is slowed until the next month, or you can add a bolt-on. Unused data also banks for later (up to 500GB). So it’s safe to start with a sensible plan size and adjust.
Tip: downgrading to a smaller plan forfeits banked data, so check the balance first.
Easy ways to use less data
New and upgraded services on eligible 45GB–180GB Comstel Mobile and Data Only plans get double the data for six months, applied automatically. Pooling plans are excluded.
Not sure where your team fits?
Our North Sydney team can review your current usage and recommend the right plan for each person and device.
Call 1300 070 747, email sales@comstel.com.au or book a 30-minute chat. Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm AEST.
Data use figures are estimates and vary by app, settings, video quality and device. Prices exclude GST and are current as of November 2026. Full terms are set out in your Comstel customer agreement.
