LiveStreaming Data Usage

Vukmil
Member

09-05-2016, 02:25 PM

Hello everyone, I’m planning to stream a video using my mobile data since I don’t have a cable connection. Could you help me figure out how much data it would consume for a 2-3 hour session at 1920x1080 resolution and a 7000-bit rate? Thanks in advance!

Vukmil

09-05-2016, 02:25 PM #1

LpLuks
Member

141

09-10-2016, 05:53 PM

Unfortunately, it’s going to slow down significantly, just like many others. You’ll need to rely on math, and honestly, you might only have about ten minutes before it crashes. I’d recommend switching to Ethernet—something around 5 Mbps works well.

LpLuks

09-10-2016, 05:53 PM #2

TehPaulos
Junior Member

09-10-2016, 08:06 PM

Your phone handles 90Mbps on hotspot, should it work well for your needs

TehPaulos

09-10-2016, 08:06 PM #3

Your phone handles 90Mbps on hotspot, should it work well for your needs

aussieboy28
Member

09-10-2016, 08:21 PM

Using data implies you don’t have unlimited Ethernet. If you have it, it will be quick, but the duration is limited—typically around ten minutes.

aussieboy28

09-10-2016, 08:21 PM #4

Using data implies you don’t have unlimited Ethernet. If you have it, it will be quick, but the duration is limited—typically around ten minutes.

supergoal
Junior Member

09-11-2016, 01:50 AM

You probably meant a bitrate of 7000 kbit, meaning it’s straightforward—roughly 7000 kilobits per second, which equals around 25 gigabytes of data each hour.

supergoal

09-11-2016, 01:50 AM #5

You probably meant a bitrate of 7000 kbit, meaning it’s straightforward—roughly 7000 kilobits per second, which equals around 25 gigabytes of data each hour.

StarSabre
Member

09-13-2016, 01:54 AM

It might be a bit higher than the calculator since it varies based on whether fees include or exclude network costs. I think it’s more likely the former.

StarSabre

09-13-2016, 01:54 AM #6

It might be a bit higher than the calculator since it varies based on whether fees include or exclude network costs. I think it’s more likely the former.

BooshDev
Member

207

09-13-2016, 03:25 AM

Your download speed is 90Mbps, which is great for streaming. What about your upload speed? That’s what matters most.

BooshDev

09-13-2016, 03:25 AM #7

Your download speed is 90Mbps, which is great for streaming. What about your upload speed? That’s what matters most.

LlamasAreCrazy
Junior Member

09-20-2016, 11:28 AM

You tend to consume most offers rapidly. The typical 'unlimited data' plans usually limit usage to a few dozen GB. I wouldn't rush into streaming until you had a better option—7000 kbit would consume roughly 3 GB per hour. Your calculations seem a bit off.

LlamasAreCrazy

09-20-2016, 11:28 AM #8

Dareu2
Junior Member

09-21-2016, 11:45 PM

Jup forgot to change bits into bytes

Dareu2

09-21-2016, 11:45 PM #9

Jup forgot to change bits into bytes