topic Re: How much data would we need. in Archived Posts

How much data would we need.

rooster26 — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:00:21 GMT

I am with EE for my mobile phone but we have bought a Huawei B525 router for use on our narrow boat. We go out on the boat maybe twice per year for four to six weeks at a time. How much data would we use if we don't play games or download video's but watch TV for say 4 hours per day and then use the Wifi to connect my phone.

Also would the sim in the router use up data when I check things on my mobile.?

Re: How much data would we need.

bristolian — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:18:41 GMT

Hello @rooster26

There's a basic guide to data usage on EE help here

All data transferred through your router's data connection will count towards its allowance & usage, regardless of which connected device uses it.

Re: How much data would we need.

rooster26 — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 08:12:45 GMT

Thank you So if we are watching BBC or ITV (not catchup) what would we use per hour?

Re: How much data would we need.

bristolian — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 08:33:16 GMT

The BBC have this help page which advises on their data usage. The help article I previously linked to, gives an idea of usage across different apps, but the exact amounts can also vary depending on what quality you're watching in - SD/HD etc.