• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

Data use for watching streaming?

C

CrewOVtwo

Does anyone know approximately how much data would be used per month streaming TV?

I've seen data sim only deals costing £9 for 110 Gb per month and I guess we would stream on average about 20 hours per month?

Or would I be better with unlimited data to avoid running up costs if I went over the limit?

Many thanks.
 
Found this on Google after typing "How much data does streaming tv use" Took me about 15 seconds.

Streaming TV uses varying amounts of data depending on the quality, with standard definition (SD) using about 1-2 GB per hour, high definition (HD) using 3-4 GB per hour, and ultra HD (4K) using up to 7-10 GB per hour.
 
We are with Three and pay £15 per month for unlimited data so no worry about amount used. However as we no longer use a caravan, probably cut it down to 8GB at £5 per month.
 
Buckman said:
We are with Three and pay £15 per month for unlimited data so no worry about amount used. However as we no longer use a caravan, probably cut it down to 8GB at £5 per month.
Click to expand...
I moved to IDmobile a year ago which is a Three “ budget” brand. Good website, easy accounts to view. No problems whatsoever.

PS and it’s a rolling 1 month contract too.
 
Last edited:
Mr Plodd said:
Streaming TV uses varying amounts of data depending on the quality, with standard definition (SD) using about 1-2 GB per hour, high definition (HD) using 3-4 GB per hour, and ultra HD (4K) using up to 7-10 GB per hour.
Click to expand...
^^^this^^^
I have 50gb data allowance which has always been enough for up to a weeks TV per month when away plus general use when out of wifi range the rest of the month ........ except for one occasion. At one site I stayed at the mobile signal was very strong which caused netflix and BBC iPlayer to switch to HD automatically. Instead of using 3-4 gb on the first night we used 12!
 
otherclive said:
So two budget providers on Threes network. Too much choice 😂
Click to expand...
I will add another
Scancom
You prepay for the amount of data and period you need, present best offer 500gb/month until October £38.99
I run Scancom at home as my main internet and two in the van, one for the control systems (3gb/m) and one for general internet 80gb/m
All three together work out less £ than paying any internet provider.
 
Jcloughie said:
Look at Smarty. Works on 3. A very simple App. You can have a minimal deal then just stop and start more data as required.

John
Click to expand...
Just in the process of evaluting Smarty as I may switch from 1Pmobile. 1P have a good service identical to EE but their prices are not competitive any more. Coverage differs and the implementation of Wifi calling which is very important to us is different and I've had to find a workaround.

One thing to watch out for in the T&Cs is what is the fair useage policy and do they throttle data speeds if you use too much. Neither an issue for me.
 
GUMPY said:
I will add another
Scancom
You prepay for the amount of data and period you need, present best offer 500gb/month until October £38.99
I run Scancom at home as my main internet and two in the van, one for the control systems (3gb/m) and one for general internet 80gb/m
All three together work out less £ than paying any internet provider.
Click to expand...
Aren’t scancom just data providers? Buckman uses his phone for calls and messaging too.
 
GUMPY said:
I will add another
Scancom
You prepay for the amount of data and period you need, present best offer 500gb/month until October £38.99
I run Scancom at home as my main internet and two in the van, one for the control systems (3gb/m) and one for general internet 80gb/m
All three together work out less £ than paying any internet provider.
Click to expand...
Scancom work with all 4 UK networks, O2, EE, Vodafone and Three - I've recently bought a Scancom multi-network SIM, which uses the best signal of the four, to feed my new MIFI unit in the caravan - haven't tried it yet though.
 
RogerL said:
The router uses a data signal but then creates a local wifi which can be used for wifi calling and messaging.
Click to expand...
I appreciate that and Gumpy has lost sight of Buckmans need for his mobile. That’s why IDmobile and Smarty were put forward as possible options.
 
The OP asked about Data no mention of calling from a fone.

It's horses for courses, until recently I had two Sims in my phone one for calling and one for data as it was cheaper to use a Scancom Sim in my second slot than pay Smarty for the same amount of data. Smarty had a spring offer so I changed tariff and now get 50gb and calls +Txt for £7.20, so it's cheaper to use them for the next 13 months.
 
GUMPY said:
The OP asked about Data no mention of calling from a fone.

It's horses for courses, until recently I had two Sims in my phone one for calling and one for data as it was cheaper to use a Scancom Sim in my second slot than pay Smarty for the same amount of data. Smarty had a spring offer so I changed tariff and now get 50gb and calls +Txt for £7.20, so it's cheaper to use them for the next 13 months.
Click to expand...
H thanks but I think the confusion wrt Scancom stems from my post at #7, and John C’s subsequent one proposing Smarty we were responding to Buckmans at #5. Anyway all sorted. 👍
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Back
Top