Data Usage (1 Viewer)

[DerryW]

Hi
I'm in the process of upgrading my mobile phone package, and want to make sure I have sufficient data when traveling abroad. Is there anyone that could give me a good idea of of the data usage for watching 1 hours of TV (netflix) via an amazon firestick. What I normally do is purchase a PAYG sim and stick it in my 3/4G Huawei mifi device. However on times when the data expires, I simply swop the sim from my mobile into the Huawei mifi device. The problem I have is my current mobile contract has 6Gb data limit, which doesn't seem to last that long.

Thanking you in anticipation.
Derry

 

[billym]

Serious question to which I don't know the answer is will you be able to stream Netflix in EU now? ( After B......)

 

[Boris7]

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[kevenh]

Serious question to which I don't know the answer is will you be able to stream Netflix in EU now? ( After B......)

From <Broken link removed>online article, Netflix users will be better off than users relying on Amazon & Sky

 

[Boris7]

https://smarty.co.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQo...MIhpOm-oyF7gIVgp3VCh1ZVAwVEAAYASAAEgI7efD_BwE

 

[2657]

Can't comment on netflix etc but BBC iplayer on low definition consumes around 800Mb per hour.

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[jumar]

Serious question to which I don't know the answer is will you be able to stream Netflix in EU now? ( After B......)

I can...based in Spain....

 

[Stonemags76]

1 hour of Netflix via a Firestick uses about 1 gb on low definition.

 

[billym]

I can...based in Spain....

Do you have a UK subscription or ES?

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[Silver-Fox]

1 hour of Netflix via a Firestick uses about 1 gb on low definition.

That was about the rough calculation I made.

Think I checked when streaming hd.

 

[dunnah01]

If your SIM is activated in the UK then I've never had any problem with Netflix, IPlayer, Amazon Video etc.. anywhere in Europe. All seem to use about 1Gb/hr in low definition.

 

[jumar]

Do you have a UK subscription or ES?

Actually no...I am a guest user of a friend in Cardiff....all other stuff is based here in Spain...

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[jumar]

Do you have a UK subscription or ES?

Guest of friend in Cardiff.

 

[billym]

Thanks. That good to know ( hopefully for the future maybe!)

 

[Odd job]

I download stuff from Netflix and Amazon to an old phone, I can do this on WiFi and play it back through my TV. Saves on data

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[jumar]

Thanks. That good to know ( hopefully for the future maybe!)

Positive reply....

 

[63720]

Here you go..

How Much Data Does Amazon Prime Video Use? You Asked We Answer | Cord Cutters News

If you have an internet plan with a data limit, it’s important to pay attention to how much data your streaming services are using. Amazon makes it easy to see how much data you’ll use per hour with Prime Video, along with giving viewers options for using less data. When streaming with Amazon...

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[The Wino]

I would look for a 30 day rolling contract so that you can up to a lot of data when going away but not be permanently tied to it. I'm with I'd mobile they do quite a few 30 day plans.

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[DerryW]

Thanks very very much to all responders. Now, I'm going to show my total ignorance when it comes to things techy. A couple of people @matamorose and @dunnaah01 have mentioned "low definition" how would I swap from HD to Low Def, most stuff we watch is via an Avtex TV and not on lap top of tablet.

 

[2657]

Thanks very very much to all responders. Now, I'm going to show my total ignorance when it comes to things techy. A couple of people @matamorose and @dunnaah01 have mentioned "low definition" how would I swap from HD to Low Def, most stuff we watch is via an Avtex TV and not on lap top of tablet.

I can't remember how I did it on iplayer but will have a look in settings later.
When downloading programmes on iplayer there is a choice on screen before beginning the download

 

[2657]

In iplayer go to settings/settings & help/video quality/ choose best quality or standard definition.

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[Stonemags76]

It’s in the settings on Firestick- think it’s under display?

 

[Lenny HB]

Actually no...I am a guest user of a friend in Cardiff....all other stuff is based here in Spain...

I'm a guest user of my daughters account in Thailand.

 

[Lenny HB]

If you are going to be streaming all your TV you will need at least 20gb a week.
You can save a lot of data with Netflix & Prime by downloading the programs in a lower resolution, Netflix only gives you one option but Prime gives you 4 or 5.

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[Just smiffy]

A few phone companies are now limiting data to 20-25g abroad so selective viewing is advised...

 

[Helen Ariel]

I'm a guest user of my daughters account in Thailand.

Tut tut you two...think Netflix talked about cracking down on people sharing accounts....

 

[MisterB]

whereabouts is 'abroad' ? - it would be cheaper in the long run to get a portable sat dish to set up whenever you are parked up, rather then pay for data for television - however it all depends on where you are 'abroad'

the cheapest option (other than not watching anything) would be to download lots of 'stuff' and save to a hard drive or grab a load of cheap DVD's from car boot sales etc and look to swap 1:1 whenever you meet up with others ...

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[dunnah01]

whereabouts is 'abroad' ? - it would be cheaper in the long run to get a portable sat dish to set up whenever you are parked up, rather then pay for data for television - however it all depends on where you are 'abroad'

the cheapest option (other than not watching anything) would be to download lots of 'stuff' and save to a hard drive or grab a load of cheap DVD's from car boot sales etc and look to swap 1:1 whenever you meet up with others ...

Netflix, IPlayer and Amazon expire after about 1 month so downloading has limited benefit - ask me how I know

 

[kevenh]

If you are going to be streaming all your TV you will need at least 20gb a week.
You can save a lot of data with Netflix & Prime by downloading the programs in a lower resolution, Netflix only gives you one option but Prime gives you 4 or 5.

Before travelling download content while on the home internet - assuming you’ve unlimited data there - at high resolution/quality rates.

While travelling choose lower resolution rates for live Streaming on 4G.

Only possible issue with home downloaded content that’s affected me: On long trips, for Amazon Prime media you may need to revalidate the downloads but otherwise they play offline. For example I downloaded a live music concert that I never got to watch on a tablet that I don’t connect to internet on the move. It went “unavailable” after many days (didn’t spot when) but back home and connected to the internet the download was revalidated.

Edit. Lol. I type slow and didn’t see dunnah01 ‘s comment on downloads. Anyway, they’re both valid.

 

[jumar]

Tut tut you two...think Netflix talked about cracking down on people sharing accounts....

Registered user and 4 guest (family) users on one contract...that's the package we subscribe too...Tut.Tut for Tut Tutting me...

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