HD films in Qom, on less data. Even on 1 Mbps.
Qom at a glance
- Where
- Qom Province, Iran
- Population
- about 900,000
- Time zone
- Asia/Tehran (UTC+3:30)
- Evening viewing hours
- 19:00–23:00 local = 15:30–19:30 UTC
- Daylight
- about 9 h 50 min in mid-winter, 14 h 29 min in mid-summer
- Elevation
- about 935 m
- Nearest cities
- Tehran 127 km · Karaj 133 km · Isfahan 233 km
- Subtitle languages
- Persian
About streaming in Qom
Around 900,000 people live in Qom; outside the centre, connections thin out quickly. Qom is the capital of Qom Province.
Mobile data in Qom
How far does a 5 GB bundle go in Qom? 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 Qom
The nearest other cities we cover are Tehran (127 km), Karaj (133 km) and Isfahan (233 km). On trains, buses and roads between them, quality re-adjusts every three seconds.
The closest city we cover outside Iran is Basra, Iraq (about 543 km). Watching while roaming? Every gigabyte saved matters.
Evenings in Qom
Qom is on UTC+3:30. The usual evening viewing hours, 19:00–23:00 local time, are 15:30–19:30 UTC — when networks everywhere are busiest.
Daylight in Qom runs from about 9 h 50 min (mid-winter) to 14 h 29 min (mid-summer).
Questions from Qom
What does Silux Media cost in Iran?
Nothing to start: the server you run at home is free, remote streaming included. Plus, Pro and Cloud are optional, billed in USD.
Does it work on slower connections around Qom?
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.
Can I watch my own films in Qom?
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 Qom.
What's the busiest time for streaming in Qom?
Evenings — roughly 19:00 to 23:00 in Qom, or 15:30–19:30 UTC. That's when a stream that needs fewer megabits has the edge.
Will it work on the way to Tehran?
Yes. On the roughly 127 km between Qom and Tehran, the app re-checks the connection every three seconds and keeps playing — dropping to a lighter quality in weak spots and climbing back up after.
Can I watch my films in Iraq?
Anywhere, Iraq included. Roaming allowances are small, which is where using under half the data pays off.
Sources: GeoNames and our measurements.