Quick Answer: TiviMate's bandwidth use is mainly determined by the video stream you watch, its bitrate, how long you watch, and how many streams you play at once. HD and multi-screen viewing can use substantially more data than a single lower-bitrate stream.
What Determines Data Usage?#
- Video bitrate.
- Resolution and encoding.
- Hours watched.
- Number of simultaneous streams.
- Recording or other stream activity.
Why There Is No Single GB-per-Hour Number#
Different IPTV sources use different bitrates. Two channels both labeled HD can therefore consume different amounts of bandwidth.
Reduce Unnecessary Usage#
- Avoid leaving streams running when you are not watching.
- Use one stream instead of multiview when data is limited.
- Check your provider's published bitrate information when available.
- Monitor your router or device network statistics.
Data Usage and Buffering#
A connection can have enough average bandwidth but still suffer from instability or congestion. If playback stops or repeatedly buffers, see TiviMate Buffering.