Any idea how much data I will need to stream a 30-minute WebEx?

[LesClaypool]

I'm guessing a ton, right?

Trying to figure out if I can take a WebEx call on my laptop while on the road today using my phone as a hotspot...but I don't have an unlimited data plan, so I have to concern myself with this otherwise plebeian question.

Gracias.

 

[Jax-Nole]

I'm guessing a ton, right?

Trying to figure out if I can take a WebEx call on my laptop while on the road today using my phone as a hotspot...but I don't have an unlimited data plan, so I have to concern myself with this otherwise plebeian question.

Gracias.

An hour will use about 300Mb.

 

[NDallasRuss]

I found this on the interwebs:

Streaming video in HD (High-Definition)
According to Netflix streaming video in HD consumes around 3GB data per hour. This is based on using their service. Other video streaming providers may slightly differ, however the figures are consistently around the 3GB mark.

Amount per hour: 3GB

Streaming video in SD (Standard Definition)
When it comes to streaming standard definition video many we’re talking about a quality less than 720p. As you’d imagine streaming video in SD uses significantly less data than streaming in HD. Netflix says that streaming it’s videos is standard definition (medium quality) uses around 0.7GB per hour; the industry standard is between 0.6GB and 0.8GB data.

Amount per hour: 0.7GB

https://www.infisim.com/streaming-video-data-use/

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

Our Webex invites always list a phone in option. Can't you just use that, especially if you're on the road.

I always just dial in - I find most people only use Webex to walk through the presentation they already included in the meeting invite. Phone only is much more efficient, IMO.

I often wonder how much actual productivity is lost as a result of all these productivity tools.

 

[seminole97]

I often wonder how much actual productivity is lost as a result of all these productivity tools.

I always figured conference calls were more productive than video conferences because at least on a conf call you could get other things done.
Like Warchant.