TATA IPL 2023 is currently being live-streamed online for free on the Jio Cinema app and website across India. However, to stream, you need an active internet connection and sufficient data. The latter shouldn’t be a problem for Wi-Fi users as most broadband plans come with unlimited data. But, what if you don’t have Wi-Fi and instead rely on mobile data to connect to the internet? How much mobile data will be sufficient to live stream Tata IPL 2023 cricket match online?
Read on to find out.
How much mobile data is required to stream IPL 2023 matches
amount of data The quality of the video stream required to live stream a Tata IPL 2023 match will depend on various factors such as the duration of the match and the screen size of your device. Also, how much data will Jio Cinema consume while streaming IPL matches:
in lower (240p) resolution
As reported by Moneycontrol, watching a full IPL match in 240p/lower video resolution with minimal background activities will consume only 0.3GB (300MB) of internet data. This means users with 1GB daily data plan will be able to live stream the entire TATA IPL 2023 match and still save some data for other activities.
in standard (480p) resolution
The Moneycontrol report further states that streaming the TATA IPL 2023 match in 480p/medium resolution on a mobile phone screen will consume around 0.7GB (700MB) of data. Even though this consumption is less than 1GB, users with limited data recharge plans may have to compromise on their internet usage outside of watching IPL.
in HD (720p) resolution
Watching both innings of an IPL match in 720p/HD resolution should provide a good enough experience for most viewers, especially on mobile phones. As per reports, streaming a full TATA IPL 2023 game will exhaust your 1GB of data, which can be considered a bottleneck for users with only 1GB of daily allotted internet.
in FHD (1080p) resolution
1080p i.e. FHD resolution – which is the maximum video output on JioCinema for mobile phone users, you will need at least 3GB of internet data to stream an entire game of IPL. Given the amount of time people spend on their mobiles, it will be difficult to manage streaming and standard usage simultaneously. 1080p can exhaust a users entire daily internet quota in one go.
How to Adjust TATA IPL 2023 Live Streaming Resolution on Jio Cinema App
If you don’t want to exhaust your daily data on TATA IPL 2023 live streaming, you might want to adjust the video resolution on the JioCinema app. Here’s how it’s done:
Best Jio, Airtel, Vi data add-on plans
If you exhaust your daily data limit on an IPL match, here are the various add-on recharge plans from Jio, Airtel and Vi that you can buy to resume your internet usage.
jio cricket bonanza plan
Jio has introduced a special plan called Cricket Bonanza plan for the IPL season.
- Rs 222 plan: 50GB data, validity of existing plan
- Rs 444 plan: 100GB data, 60 days validity
- Rs 667 plan: 150GB data, 90 days validity
airtel data add on pack
Here are the data add-on packs of Airtel.
- Rs 148 plan: 15GB data, validity of existing plan
- Rs 181 plan: 1GB data/day, 30 days
- Rs 301 plan: 50GB data, validity of existing plan
Vi Data Add-on Pack
Vi subscribers can recharge with any of the following add-on recharge packs.
- Rs 82 plan: 4GB Data, Sony LIV Mobile Subscription, 14 Days Validity
- Rs 181 plan: 1GB data/day, 30 days validity
- Rs 298 plan: 50GB data, 28 days validity
- Rs 418 plan: 100GB data, 56 days validity
