Making the Most Out of Low Data Cost Mobile Entertainment

Whether in an area only offering slower 3G connections, or passing through a place with no internet at all, being left without access to the net can cripple mobiles to a fraction of their regular usefulness.

All is not lost, however, as with the right approach, many forms of entertainment can sidestep this problem, so you never have to miss out. From online casinos to watching movies, here's how to get ahead.

Going Low Cost with Online Casinos

Trying to stream video on a slow data connection is going to be frustrating or impossible, and the same cannot be said for all types of online entertainment. Digital casino offerings like the Paddy Power online slot machines require only a fraction of the data that video streaming does and can play just fine on older or slower mobiles too. Here, titles like Egyptian Fortune or Bonanza demonstrate some of the most widely available interactive entertainment on the web, no matter where you are.

Managing Video Content

Turning to video content will tend to be much more difficult than something like playing casino games, but more difficult doesn't mean impossible. Rather than having to suffer through buffering and quality drops, our suggestion would be to plan ahead, to address the issue before it occurs.

The approach for video content doesn't require a lot of expertise, but the caveat is that it will require a fair bit of storage space. To this end, we'd recommend that users first understand that going over 1080p quality on mobile is probably unnecessary, as it will only inflate file size without an appreciable difference. You're only watching on a small screen, so you don't need all those pixels. If your mobile comes with an expandable Micro SD drive, you can follow this guide by Digital Trends to upgrade your storage to a new level.

As for how you download, that depends on the service you use. Most major systems like Netflix allow users to download files directly onto a device, but users can also track down digital copies to own for more flexibility. Lifewire has some suggestions here that cover almost everything you could ever want. The kicker here is that, since you might not be sure when you'll regain connectivity, you might want to fill your device with eternal classics that you love to rewatch. After all, if you put the most recent episodes on your phone for when you lose connectivity, but you never lose connectivity, you'll just be missing out.

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Whether looking at low data cost entertainment like casino games, or turning to video content, the best approach is to always have a plan. Searching around when out of range of a solid connection can be a non-starter, so be prepared, and you'll never have to worry. Just remember to bring a power bank, in case the electricity goes out too.

Samuel Daniel

Update 07 April 2022