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.
Type of use |
Data bits per second* |
Time 1 GB is used |
| One-to-one audio calling | 30 kbps | 72h 21m |
| One-to-one audio calling and screen sharing | 130 kbps | 16h 42m |
| One-to-one quality video calling 360p at 30fps | 500 kbps | 4h 20m |
| One-to-one HD quality video calling with resolution of HD 720p at 30fps | 1,200 kbps | 1h 46m |
| One-to-one HD quality video calling with resolution of HD 1080p at 30fps | 1,500 kbps | 1h 25m |
| Group Video calling with 4 participants | 500 kbps x 4 | 1h 05m |
| HD Group video calling with 4 participants | 1,000 kbps x 4 | 32m |
* Source: Microsoft Docs
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?
Click on the ‘Teams’ icon.