How much data does streaming TV use?

Streaming on Wi-Fi is usually unlimited, but on mobile data every hour counts.

Typical data per hour

• Standard definition: roughly 0.7 to 1 GB per hour.
• HD: roughly 1.5 to 3 GB per hour.
• 4K: roughly 7 GB per hour.

These are approximate figures, and they vary by channel and app.

What it means

A 10 GB mobile plan gives you about 3 to 6 hours of HD. A film in 4K can use a big part of a monthly allowance.

Save data

1. Prefer Wi-Fi whenever it is available.
2. Choose a lower quality on a small phone screen. SD or HD looks fine on a phone.
3. Turn off auto-play and downloads you do not need.
4. Check your phone's data usage screen after a viewing session.

While travelling

Hotel Wi-Fi can be crowded and slow. Test it before an important match. A phone hotspot with a good signal may be steadier.

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