Technical question about video data usage

runiggyrun

Hi guys,
Does anybody know about how much data would a video use (say a 10 minute one) on an iPhone? I'm trying to figure out how careful I need to be watching the videos without a WiFi connection.
Thanks!

GSU Hopeful

@"Dillon A. Wright" might be able to answer.

MrSamIam

There's actually a pretty simple way to figure this out.
Go to settings --> cellular. Scroll down and hit "Reset Statistics" (only do this if you don't need to know how much data you've used up to this point).
Open a 10 minute 7 Sage video. Watch it. Close the video and app, go back to Settings --> Cellular. Look under "Cellular Data Usage." The "Current Period" box should tell you how much data you used. Since you had previously reset your counter, the only thing recorded would be the video you watched (presuming you don't have any other apps running in the background, that use data).

Disclaimer: This won't provide you with a perfect number, just a very rough estimate.
You can also call your cell carrier and ask them directly. They should know.

noobie1

A 10 minute YouTube video (non HD resolution) uses ~10-30 MB of bandwidth. I'd imagine the course videos would not use more than that and, if anything, it's probably less.

runiggyrun

Thank you all! I did the experiment @MrSamIam suggested and it's about 3MB/minute (in case anybody wants to know). So, right at the upper limit of what @noobie1 estimated.

MrSamIam

@runiggyrun Some cell phone providers offer decent deals on their "portable" routers. I use one when I'm out of the house and want to study off of my laptop or phone.

stepharizona

I've never been more thankful for more $30 unlimited data plan in my life Between 7Sage and Periscope I am sure I'd owe tons on a different network