How much data do you need?
With syriaproxy you pay for the data that goes through Syria, so the useful question before buying is how much data you will actually send that way. This article explains what the price covers, gives rough estimates for the most common uses, and then helps you pick a pack, watch your usage and try the service without risk.
What $5.00 per GB means
Everything that passes through the service is counted in both directions: what your device sends and what it receives, as measured by our server. There is no monthly subscription. You pay in advance, and one balance works on all your devices and every way of connecting. When the balance reaches zero the connection stops and nothing extra is charged, so you can never end up owing more than you paid.
Rough estimates by activity
The figures below are general estimates to give you a sense of scale, not measurements of any particular app or site. Real usage varies a lot with the app and its updates, the size of images, video quality and whatever runs in the background.
- Opening a wallet app and making a transfer: usually small, a few MB at most.
- A web page with images: roughly 1–5 MB per page.
- Streaming video: can reach hundreds of MB per hour, more at high quality.
In short, if you need the Syrian address for your wallet or a handful of pages, you will use little. Watch video through it and usage multiplies quickly.
What uses data without you noticing
The Android app, the desktop app and the WireGuard file route the whole device, not just the app you have in mind. App updates, photo backups, sync, and video that plays on its own in social apps all go through Syria while the connection is on. Three habits keep that down:
- Connect only when you need to. Turn the connection on before you open the Syrian service and off when you are done.
- Pause automatic updates for a while. Especially on a computer, where updates can be large.
- Lower the video quality in the player's settings if you have to watch something over the Syrian address.
The extension, when the browser is enough
If what you need is a website, the syriaproxy extension for Chrome and Edge sends only the browser through Syria. Every other program keeps your normal connection and is not charged to your balance. That saves a lot on a computer, where many programs run in the background without you seeing them. Installation is in Extension setup.
Which pack to choose
The packs on Pricing are 1, 5, 10 and 50 GB, at the same price per GB in all of them. Every balance you buy is valid for 30 days from the day you buy it, and whatever is left after that expires. So choose what you expect to use in a month, not more. If you open your wallet now and then, the smallest pack is likely to be enough; daily browsing or programs that run for hours call for more. If you run out before the month is over, buying another small pack costs less than letting a large unused balance expire.
Watch your usage
Your account shows your usage, and we keep it per account and per device, as the privacy policy describes, so you can see which device used the most. The Android and desktop apps also show usage in the app itself. Check the figure after your first real session. It is more accurate than any estimate, and you can base your next pack on it.
Try it before you commit
If you are not sure the service you need will accept the address, start with the smallest pack and test it. You can get a refund within 7 days of purchase if you have used less than 100 MB. That is usually enough to try a wallet or a few pages, as long as you do not watch video or leave updates running during the test. Send the request from your account's email address to support, and we refund through the same payment method. Details are in the Terms of service.
Questions
Is the time the connection stays open counted?
No, only data is counted. But a device is rarely completely silent, so a connection left on all day uses some data even if you never open a service.
Can you tell which app used my data?
No. We measure the amount only and do not log the sites you visit or the content of your traffic. To find the app responsible, open the data usage screen in your phone's or computer's settings.
I bought a second pack before the first ran out. When does each expire?
Each purchase has its own period, starting from its own date, so a new pack does not extend the old one.
Can the connection drop in the middle of an important transaction?
Yes, if your balance runs out at that moment. Glance at your balance before any transfer or payment.
Create your account and learn your real usage from your first session.