HD films in Tamale, on less data. Even on 1 Mbps.
Tamale at a glance
- Where
- Northern, Ghana
- Population
- about 464,000
- Time zone
- Africa/Accra (UTC+0)
- Evening viewing hours
- 19:00–23:00 local = 19:00–23:00 UTC
- Daylight
- about 11 h 34 min in mid-winter, 12 h 40 min in mid-summer
- Elevation
- about 196 m
- Nearest cities
- Kumasi 314 km · Accra 433 km · Takoradi 511 km
- Subtitle languages
- English
What makes Tamale different
Around 464,000 people live in Tamale; outside the centre, connections thin out quickly. Tamale is the capital of Northern.
Mobile data in Tamale
How far does a 5 GB bundle go in Tamale? About 8 hours of HD 720p with Silux Media, versus 3.7 hours with other media servers at the same picture quality (our measurements).
On the move from Tamale
The nearest other cities we cover are Kumasi (314 km), Accra (433 km) and Takoradi (511 km). On trains, buses and roads between them, quality re-adjusts every three seconds.
The closest city we cover outside Ghana is Kara, Togo (about 223 km). Watching while roaming? Every gigabyte saved matters.
Evenings in Tamale
Tamale is on UTC+0. The usual evening viewing hours, 19:00–23:00 local time, are 19:00–23:00 UTC — when networks everywhere are busiest.
Days in Tamale barely change through the year (about 11 h 34 min to 12 h 40 min of daylight), so the evening rush on the networks is the same every month.
Questions from Tamale
How much mobile data does a film use in Tamale?
Measured: 1.0 GB per HD hour with Silux Media versus 2.7 GB with Plex for an identical picture — the same film, under half the data.
Does it support English subtitles?
Every subtitle and audio track your files carry is offered in the player, in English or any other language.
Can I watch my films in Togo?
Anywhere, Togo included. Roaming allowances are small, which is where using under half the data pays off.
Can I watch my own films in Tamale?
Yes — put the server on a PC, Mac, NAS or Raspberry Pi at home, add your folders, and your films play on any screen in Tamale.
Does it work on slower connections around Tamale?
Yes. Silux Media plays HD from about 0.7 Mbps and keeps going below 0.3 Mbps at lower quality — built for fixed-wireless, satellite and rural mobile links.
What's the busiest time for streaming in Tamale?
Usually 19:00–23:00 local time (19:00–23:00 UTC), when most people are online. Silux Media steps quality down within seconds if the network gets crowded, instead of buffering.
Sources: GeoNames and our measurements.