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Estimate the local upload bandwidth and data usage required to stream directly from your phone or through FeelThere Cloud. See how the same stream behaves across 1 to 8 selected destinations.
Available frame rates may vary by device, platform and streaming application.
1080p @ 30 FPS · 3 of 8 destinations · FeelThere Cloud · Wi-Fi · 1 hour
A 30% safety margin is suggested because sustained upload stability matters more than peak speed.
Estimates are based on the selected media bitrate and do not include protocol overhead, retransmissions, adaptive bitrate behavior or platform-specific processing.
Both scenarios use the same video and audio settings and the same selected destinations. Direct streaming sends one outgoing stream per destination, while FeelThere sends one contribution stream to the cloud.
3 separate outgoing streams from your phone
1 stream from your phone, distributed by FeelThere Cloud to 3 destinations
Direct mode estimates one outgoing stream from the phone for each selected destination. FeelThere sends one contribution stream from the phone to the cloud, and the cloud distributes it to the selected destinations. All values are estimates.
| Aspect | Direct streaming from device | FeelThere Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Local upload requirement | Multiplies with each destination (3×) | One contribution stream (1×) |
| Outgoing streams from the device | One per destination (3) | 1 |
| Device workload | High: encoding and sending multiple streams | Lower: the cloud handles distribution |
| Setup complexity | Configure each destination on the device | Add destinations once, stream to all |
| Number of destinations | Limited by device and bandwidth | Up to 8 simultaneously |
| Cloud distribution | No | Yes: FeelThere distributes to your destinations |
This calculator does not assume a fixed speed for any connection type. Enter your measured upload speed to see whether your connection can support the selected setup (FeelThere Cloud).
Requirement for this setup: raw minimum 5.6 Mbps · recommended 7.3 Mbps (30% margin).
Run a speed test on the network you will stream from and enter the upload result above. Nothing is assumed for you, so the rating stays blank until you provide a real measurement.
It calculates one single stream from your chosen resolution, frame rate, video bitrate and audio bitrate. Direct mode multiplies that single stream by the number of selected destinations; FeelThere Cloud keeps it at one contribution stream. A safety margin is then applied to produce the recommended stable upload speed.
A speed test may show a high upload number, but that's a snapshot of peak performance. Unstable upload, packet loss, congestion or signal fluctuations can still cause buffering, dropped frames or disconnections. A connection that holds a steady 8 Mbps often outperforms one that peaks at 30 Mbps but dips unpredictably, which is why a safety margin is suggested.
Streaming directly to several platforms typically requires the device to upload a separate outgoing stream to each destination, increasing local bandwidth usage and potentially increasing device workload. With FeelThere Cloud, the device sends a single contribution stream and the cloud handles distribution, so local requirements stay at a single-stream level regardless of how many destinations you add.
Data usage grows with bitrate, resolution and duration. A single 1080p 30 FPS stream can use around 2.5 GB per hour from the device; direct mode multiplies this by the number of destinations, while FeelThere Cloud keeps it at one stream. Check the per-hour estimates above before streaming on a mobile data plan.
Match your bitrate to the resolution and frame rate you've chosen, the platform limits, and the upload speed your network can sustain reliably. Staying comfortably below your stable upload capacity produces a smoother stream than maxing out quality settings.
FeelThere is a cloud-powered mobile live streaming and multistreaming platform. Broadcast from one smartphone while the cloud distributes your stream to every selected destination, so local upload stays at a single-stream level no matter how many destinations you add.
It depends on resolution, frame rate and how many streams your device sends. A single 720p 30 FPS stream typically needs a stable 4-5 Mbps upload including a safety margin, while 1080p 60 FPS can need 10 Mbps or more. Use the calculator above with your exact settings for a tailored estimate.
Only if your device sends a separate stream to every destination. With direct multistreaming, upload requirements multiply by the number of destinations. With FeelThere Cloud, your phone sends one contribution stream to the cloud, which distributes it, so your local upload requirement stays at a single-stream level.
Roughly: total bitrate in Kbps × 3,600 seconds ÷ 8 ÷ 1,000,000. A single 1080p 30 FPS stream at about 5,628 Kbps uses roughly 2.5 GB per hour from the device. In direct mode this multiplies by the number of destinations; in FeelThere Cloud mode it stays at one stream.
It can be for a single lower-resolution stream, but 4G upload fluctuates, so a larger safety margin is suggested. Enter your measured upload speed to see whether it meets the requirement for your settings.
5G often provides higher and more stable upload than 4G, which helps with 1080p and higher frame rates, but this varies by location and congestion. This calculator does not assume a fixed speed for any connection type, enter your measured upload to check suitability.
A realistic range is 4,500-6,000 Kbps for 1080p at 24-30 FPS, and 6,000-9,000 Kbps at 60 FPS, plus 128-192 Kbps for audio. Stay within your platform's limits and your connection's stable upload capacity.
Yes. FeelThere lets one smartphone broadcast to up to 8 destinations simultaneously, including Facebook profiles and Pages, multiple YouTube channels, LinkedIn, Twitch and custom RTMP destinations, while the phone sends just one contribution stream.
Speed tests show peak performance, but real networks fluctuate. A 30%+ margin gives your stream headroom so short dips don't cause dropped frames or disconnections. The margin is applied after the raw requirement is calculated.
Yes, when broadcasting to multiple destinations. Your device uploads one contribution stream instead of one per destination, so local bandwidth needs don't grow with the number of destinations. You still need a stable upload connection for that single stream.
Depending on severity, viewers may see buffering, reduced quality or frozen frames, and the stream can disconnect. Reduce risk by using a safety margin, choosing a bitrate below your stable upload capacity, and preferring stronger connections.
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