Skype on the PC: So the data consumption is
- You can use Skype on your Laptop, you should consider two Times whether you use the Software on a Surf-Stick. Just Video calls use a lot of data:
- Idle Skype consumes on the Computer, around 0 to 4 Kbit/s. In the case of Call around consumed 24 and 128 Kbit/s. Video calls consume between 300 Kbit/s and 1.5 Mbit/s. For a better understanding: 100 Kbit/s is equal to around 0.75 MB per Minute.
Data consumption of Skype on the PC
Skype on the go: So much data they consume mobile
- On the Smartphone, Skype is much more economical with your data volume. Pure voice calls consume between 6 and 20 kbit/s. In the medium results in about 0.5 MB per Minute.
- Your mobile connection to the Internet is fast enough, uses Skype, too. Start a Video call from Smartphone to Smartphone, is generated at the maximum Video quality for a data usage of 500 kbit/s. This results in a consumption of about 30 megabits per Minute is produced.
- You use to Video call a Computer can go even more in the data. 600 Kbit/s or more, your data volume is even faster shrinkage.
Mobile data consumption of Skype
Skype: synchronization and Alternatives
- Also when Syncing a lot of data to be loaded. You have a list of many contacts in your contact, can rapidly consume a lot of data volume. Here, only the Skype a separate Account helps.
- As a far more economical Alternative, can iPhone users to the already built-in application FaceTime grab. In the mobile data network of Apple service only consumes around 2 to 4 MB per Minute. Calls only amount to about 0.5 MB per Minute to book.
FaceTime instead of Skype use
In the next practical tip we will show you the best Alternatives to Skype.
