A reliable mobile data connection is essential for live streaming your matches. This guide explains how to check mobile coverage at your ground, choose the best network, and select a suitable SIM and data plan for streaming.

1. Check mobile coverage at your ground

Before purchasing a SIM, check which network provides the strongest signal at your ground using the **Ofcom Mobile Coverage Checker:

https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/mobile-coverage

  1. Enter your ground’s postcode and select the address from the dropdown.

  2. Select Indoor and scroll down and click View map of available services.

  3. Ensure Data is selected in the top-right of the map.

  4. Use the dropdown above the map to switch between networks.

  5. Compare the coverage at your ground (dark purple = good coverage).

We recommend focusing on indoor coverage, as outdoor predictions can sometimes be optimistic.

Choose the network that shows the strongest indoor data coverage at your ground.

2. Use one of the four main UK networks

For the most reliable streaming, we recommend using one of the four main UK networks:

  • EE

  • O2

  • Three

  • Vodafone

These networks operate their own infrastructure and typically provide the most consistent speeds for streaming.

3. Avoid piggyback SIM providers where possible

Many SIM providers operate by using one of the four main networks. These are often referred to as piggyback providers.

During busy network periods (such as weekends), these providers can sometimes experience reduced speeds or disrupted streaming, as traffic from the main network may be prioritised.

Examples of piggyback providers include:

  • 1p Mobile

  • ASDA Mobile

  • BT Mobile

  • Ecotalk

  • Freedompop

  • giffgaff

  • iD Mobile

  • Lebara

  • Lyca Mobile

  • Plusnet

  • Sky Mobile

  • SMARTY

  • Superdrug Mobile

  • Talkmobile

  • Tesco Mobile

  • Utility Warehouse

  • Virgin Mobile

  • VOXI

  • Your Co-op

4. Where can I buy a SIM?

We have partnered with global mobile specialist CoByEx to offer rolling monthly SIM deals on O2, Vodafone, Three and EE.

CoByEx provide business SIM plans with unlimited data. Compared with standard PAYG SIMs, business SIMs typically:

  • Offer higher speeds

  • Experience less throttling

  • Are prioritised on 4G networks

Additional benefits include:

  • 30-day rolling contracts
  • Unlimited data
  • Pause or cancel your contract during the off-season
  • New Multi-Network option

Contact CoByEx here to enquire about a SIM deal.

5. How much data do I need?

We recommend purchasing a SIM-only plan, so you are not tied into a long-term contract and can cancel when the season finishes.

As a guide (using the V1 kit):

  • A 7-hour stream uses approximately 6GB of data

  • One stream per week requires roughly 30GB per month

If you stream multiple matches per week, you may wish to consider a larger or unlimited data plan.

6. Planning to use a Vodafone-network SIM?

If you plan to use a SIM that runs on the Vodafone network (including ASDA Mobile, Lebara, Talkmobile or VOXI), please book a call with our support team before your first stream.

We will need to pre-configure your encoder settings for the connection to work correctly.

⚠️ An Ethernet connection is required for this setup.