Key technical considerations for 4G CCTV

4G CCTV is the right choice when a property has no broadband available at all - a remote site, a new-build without a line installed yet, or a temporary/portable setup. If broadband is available, a standard wired or WiFi system is usually more reliable and doesn't carry a monthly data cost.

No, and we won't tell you otherwise. A 4G CCTV system depends on the mobile network's coverage and congestion at your specific location, which is outside AMCO's control - the same as any mobile phone signal. We can advise on realistic expectations for your site, but can't guarantee uptime the way a wired connection can.

4G CCTV runs on a mobile data SIM, so footage is capped by a monthly data allowance (commonly around 100GB) rather than being unlimited like home broadband. Streaming continuous high-quality video would use this up quickly, so the system needs to be configured sensibly for the allowance available.

With a limited data allowance, there's a genuine trade-off. AMCO generally recommends slightly lower video quality with continuous, frequent recording over very high quality that can only run intermittently - in practice, catching an event reliably matters more than maximum resolution.