Yes, you can play and download programmes over a mobile networkas well as over WiFi.
Your phone might block this by default or when you have a data saving option switched on,so follow these steps to check that you can use the app over a mobile network:
- Android: Go to device Settings > Apps > BBC iPlayer > switch on the Allow App While Data Saver Onoption in the 'Mobile data and WiFi'section
- iOS: Go to device Settings > Scroll down to BBC iPlayer > switch on the Mobile Dataoption
You can find the option to download programmes via mobile data by opening the iPlayer app and heading to Settings > Downloads > Use mobile data.
The amount of data used to stream programmeswill vary depending on the length of the programme, and the video quality. The mobile app will adjust the quality according to the connection strength. An hour-longprogramme will typically use 700MB of data,so if data-use is a concern, it might be best to switch to WiFi, or download via WiFi and watch offline.
BBC iPlayer is a free servicebut remember your mobile operator may charge for the data you use on their network. If you’re unsure how much mobiledatacosts or what your data allowance is, please contact your mobile network operator.
