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Gigabyte (GB)

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Also known as: GB, gigabyte

Last updated August 9, 2026

Definition

A gigabyte (GB) is about a billion bytes. Phone storage, apps, and mobile data plans are commonly measured in gigabytes.

Real-World Example

A 10 GB mobile data plan can be used up quickly by streaming HD video.

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