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There is no longer a setting to disable streaming by mobile data. Note: a user can also download over data now.
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If you click on the ‘Don’t show this message again’ box on the message, you will not see it again. (Note: after ticking this box, the only way to see this message again is to uninstall the app and re-install it.)
On iPhone and iPad, this message will only be shown on the first launch after installing.
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Yes, you can stream on both Wi-Fi and mobile data
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Wi-Fi is a short-range static wireless connection. To use it for internet access, your device must connect (over Wi-Fi) to a wireless router – such as the one at your favourite coffee shop that allows customers free internet access. Mobile data is usually available on your device as part of a paid contract or on pay as you go services. It allows you to browse the internet or stream content anywhere you can access a strong enough signal.
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Browsing the app won’t consume nearly as much mobile data as playing a video, so we haven’t disabled it. If you wish to disable any type of mobile data usage caused by browsing the app, then this can be disabled in your device settings.
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Mobile data is an internet source - such as GPRS, Edge, 2G, 3G or 4G - supplied by your mobile phone provider. Mobile data does not include WiFi. The amount of mobile data available to you will vary based on your mobile contract and is usually limited to a certain number of gigabytes of data each month. Please check the exact amount with your mobile service provider.
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We derive your address from your postcode. We get your postcode from a Royal Mail list that is constantly updated, so it’s very rare that a house address is not included. Please check that you gave us the right postcode. If you still can’t find your address, please contact us at www.channel4.com/contact or visit www.channel4.com/help
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Channel 4 is a not-for-profit organisation, and our download service is funded with money made from advertising. Your address information could help us deliver ads that you find more relevant.
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For Data Protection reasons we are not permitted to capture or store the personal details of under 16s.
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We use your email address (and your password) as proof of identify when you sign in. Also if you have chosen to receive promotional emails from Channel 4 we will send these mails to the email address you have registered with.
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