FAQ: BANDWIDTH USAGE
On Demand Streaming
The amount of bandwidth that you use will depend upon:
a) How many streaming visitors you get to your site.
b) How many streams you have on your site.
c) How many visitors play these streams.
d) What bandwidth levels users connect at (modem / broadband)
Obviously music and entertainment sites with frequently updated
audio and video content attract people who are likely to want to
play media clips, whereas websites catering for specialised interests
groups will not be as demanding on bandwidth usage.
Due to this we have a range of different pricing
models for you to choose between and if necessary change between
on a monthly basis. We suggest that you sign up for a standard package,
and analyse your statistics for three months to gauge your exact
requirements, then change the account if necessary.
Live Event Streaming
The amount of data transfer used for live events will depend on
how many concurrent users tune in to the live stream. The table
below shows the bandwidth used at different stream rates per user
tuning in to the stream for one hour - these are maximum theoretical
levels (it is unlikely that a modem on a phone line would sustain
maximum throughput for an hour, and broadband connections such as
ADSL and cable modem rarely sustain above 300 kbps).
Data Transfer Used
Modem (56 Kbps) 24 MB
ISDN (64 Kbps) 27.5 MB
ADSL (300 Kbps) 129 MB
To work out the total data transfer used for a live stream, multiply
the above numbers by the number of users tuning in to the live stream.
To find the total amount of transfer in GB divide by 1024.
If you need more explanation use our enquiry
form or call us on 01386 792972.
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