Skype and broadband usage.

Having read several discussions about the data usage monitor and actual usage I am gratefully more informed.
The most important piece of information was that usage is an addition of both the incoming and outgoing data stream.
However, what I need to understand relates to BT’s explanation of activity types on its help page. Where does a Skype video call sit and how does it compare to an audio conversation only?
Also, is it a fair assumption that any video (BBC web site video news reports etc.) use up a prodigious amount of the quota?
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Do you know if Skype video, audio and screen sharing differ substantially in their byte usage?
I am a distance learner student and need to discuss and share study material with team mates, so there should be / needs to be a lot of sharing. I am trying to work out how quota expensive that is and whether or not the 10GB that I currently have will suffice.
Upgrading from 10GB to 40GB is not Broadband expensive at an extra £2 per month, but the hidden cost is the loss of the free telephone calls during the week, Upgrading to BT Total Broadband Option 3 at £28 per month would kill the finances. I find a need to eat occasionally.

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