Kastoo
Watching TV on your phone when you are out is really convenient, but it uses a lot of data. An HD channel uses between 1.5 and 3 GB per hour, so an afternoon of series can eat up a good part of your plan.
How much each quality uses
Usage depends on each channel’s “bitrate”, which is set by your provider. These are approximate figures:
| Quality | Channel bitrate | Data per hour |
|---|---|---|
| SD (576p) | 2–3 Mbps | 0.9–1.4 GB |
| HD (720p) | 3–5 Mbps | 1.4–2.3 GB |
| Full HD (1080p) | 5–8 Mbps | 2.3–3.6 GB |
| 4K | 15–25 Mbps | 6.8–11 GB |
5 tips to save data
- Choose the SD or HD version of the channel if your list offers it: on a phone you will hardly notice the difference.
- At home, always use Wi-Fi. Check that your phone has not switched to mobile data because of a weak Wi-Fi signal.
- Keep an eye on the data counter on your phone (Settings → Network or Mobile data) and set a limit warning.
- Avoid sharing data with the TV from your phone: on a big screen you tend to choose higher quality.
- In the car, audio only: with Android Auto you listen to your channels using far less data than with video. We explain it in IPTV on Android Auto.
What about 5G?
5G gives you more than enough speed for any quality, but the gigabytes are used up just the same: speed does not change how much data each hour of video takes.
Frequently asked questions
Do the guide and the artwork use a lot?
Very little compared with video: they are downloaded every so often.
Does pausing use data?
When you pause, the download stops shortly afterwards. When you resume, it starts using data again.
How many hours can I watch with 20 GB?
In HD, roughly between 7 and 14 hours, depending on the channel.
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