A two-hour movie streamed at 4k Ultra High Definition or at Full 4k DCI will consume 7 GB to 16 GB of high-speed data per hour depending on which 4K setting is chosen. For a two-hour 4k movie that would be 14 Gb – 32 GB. Most screen displays with 4k capability for home or small business have the lower of two existing 4k pixelizations so two hours of a 4K movie would consume 14 GB and possibly a bit more for a Disney film.

The resolution range for 4K has two levels. 4K UHD (Ultra High Definition) with settings of 3840p x 2160p. This is four times the pixelization of regular HD and it’s the level most common on 4k displays for the home. Full 4k resolution, also called DCI 4K, has settings of 4096p x 2304p. These displays are most often used by the film industry.

The internet connection required to stream 4k should be at least 25 Mbps download if no one else at home is online but it’s recommended to have a plan with a minimum of 50 Mbps download speed to cover data-demanding live broadcasts and enable other members of the household to complete basic tasks online while the streaming is happening.

A two-hour 4K movie will consume a lot of data and your plan with Viasat will have a high-speed data cap of anywhere from 65 GB up to 300 GB for each billing period. After you max out the cap your internet connection will slow down. Be thoughtful about how you allocate high-speed data use and use the controls in your platforms as well as the Data Extender feature in the My Viasat mobile app to manage your allocation to your best advantage.

Careful allocation of high-speed data will help you get the most mileage out of your satellite internet service.

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