How much data does a ‘Teams meeting’ use?
Microsoft provide data usage in “general terms”. To help this data make more sense we’ve done some calculations for you. The mobile data provided for the majority of staff is 1GB per month on the Vodafone network. Source: Microsoft Docs
Type of use |
Time 1 GB is used |
| One-to-one audio calling | 72h 21m |
| One-to-one audio calling and screen sharing | 16h 42m |
| One-to-one quality video calling 360p at 30fps | 4h 20m |
| One-to-one HD quality video calling with resolution of HD 720p at 30fps | 1h 46m |
| One-to-one HD quality video calling with resolution of HD 1080p at 30fps | 1h 25m |
| Group Video calling with 4 participants | 1h 05m |
| HD Group video calling with 4 participants | 32m |
Can I use a data connection with the Teams app?
Where possible, it is best to use a WiFi connection when joining meetings in Teams. As you can see from the data above, video calls can use a lot of data. The majority of Key/Lifestyles phone contracts have 1GB of data per month.
How can I save data?
- Use a WiFi connection rather than mobile data.
- Turn off incoming video.
- If you are in a meeting where someone is sharing their screen, ask everyone to turn off their cameras for that part of the meeting.
How do I install the ‘Teams’ app?
On Key and Lifestyles provided phones the ‘Teams’ app should be pre-installed.
How do I open the Teams app?
- If an icon is not displayed on the home screen. Swipe from the bottom of the screen up to view the full list of apps.
Click on the ‘Teams’ icon to open it.