{"ai_json_enabled":true,"answer":"Start with how many cameras you\u2019ll have and whether each camera streams continuously or only on events. Estimate per-camera data use and multiply by the number of cameras to get a monthly figure; continuous high-definition video can run into hundreds of gigabytes per month, while event-based clips use much less. If you can, store video locally and push only substreams remotely to reduce uplink requirements, and factor in audio, firmware updates and user access. Size the SIM plan for sustained upload capacity and headroom, not just the number of cameras. Run a small site trial to measure actual data usage, and adjust plans or add data controls as needed. If coverage varies, consider features like automatic failover and remote management so the system stays online and controllable even when one link is congested or down.","answer_source":"approved_parent_and_related_qas","category":"Security and Surveillance Connectivity","category_slug":"security-and-surveillance-connectivity","created_at":"2026-10-18T19:17:42+00:00","daily_publish_cap":2,"date_published":"2026-10-18","display_date":"2026-10-18","drip_batch":"daily_conversation_breadcrumb","drip_status":"published_topup","id":"conv-daily-20261018-40d2205e","image_ids":["comset-category-hero-023-security-and-surveillance-connectivity","comset-product-cm580w","comset-product-cm950w"],"image_url":"","last_updated":"2026-10-18T19:18:17+00:00","local_cache_status":"pending_airtable_sync","publish_status":"published","published":true,"published_at":"2026-10-18T19:17:42+00:00","question":"How should I plan data usage and choose a CCTV plan?","question_intent":"conversational_followup","rss_enabled":true,"rss_pub_date":"Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:17:42 GMT","scheduled_for":"2026-10-18T19:17:42+00:00","schema_enabled":true,"site_key":"comset-online","slug":"how-should-i-plan-data-usage-and-choose-a-cctv-plan","source":"daily_qa_drip_conversational_followup","source_queue_id":"","source_record_ids":[],"source_type":"daily_qa_drip_conversational_followup","source_urls":[],"status":"active","tags":["conversation follow-up","daily drip"],"updated_at":"2026-10-18T19:18:17+00:00"}