Start with each camera’s average and peak bit rate, the number of cameras, recording schedule and whether video is continuously uploaded or viewed only on demand. Multiply the average bit rate by time, then convert to monthly data. For example, continuous high-definition streaming can consume hundreds of gigabytes or more, while event clips and occasional remote viewing may use far less.
Include audio, multiple streams, firmware updates and repeated viewing by users. Use local recording with lower-rate remote substreams where possible, and monitor actual data during a trial. The router and SIM plan should be sized for upload capacity and allowance, not only the camera count.
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