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posted by Fnord666 on Wednesday August 23 2017, @08:26PM   Printer-friendly
from the you-got-the-hook dept.

Verizon is making some changes to its unlimited data plan:

Well, now we know why Verizon Wireless was "testing" reduced Netflix streaming speeds last month. Today the biggest US carrier announced that its existing unlimited data plan is being divided into three new options: Go Unlimited (starting at $75 for a single line), Beyond Unlimited ($85 for first line), and Business Unlimited. Unlike the relatively straightforward unlimited plan that Verizon surprised customers with in February, these new monthly plans are chock-full of fine print and caveats. And in a move sure to anger net neutrality advocates, the regular "Go Unlimited" plan throttles all smartphone video streaming to 480p / DVD-quality. The new plans go into effect beginning tomorrow, August 23rd, so this change is happening fast. Existing postpaid customers can keep their current plan, but some things will change even for them.

Also at Engadget, BGR, and Tom's Guide.

Previously: T-Mobile and Verizon Mobile Plans Change; Probably Not Better for Consumers


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  • (Score: 4, Insightful) by maxwell demon on Wednesday August 23 2017, @09:37PM (4 children)

    by maxwell demon (1608) on Wednesday August 23 2017, @09:37PM (#558187) Journal

    Net Neutrality is not about charging customers more for better internet. It never was. Net Neutrality is about whether Verizon can charge Netflix extra to reach its customers.

    Wrong. Net neutrality isn't about money at all (although it certainly does affect whether such things can be done). Simply said, net neutrality means that you don't discriminate based on who sends/receives a packet.

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  • (Score: 3, Informative) by mhajicek on Thursday August 24 2017, @12:53AM (3 children)

    by mhajicek (51) on Thursday August 24 2017, @12:53AM (#558254)

    Or what it contains.

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    • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday August 24 2017, @04:07AM

      by Anonymous Coward on Thursday August 24 2017, @04:07AM (#558306)

      Modded Disagree in error.

    • (Score: 2) by dry on Thursday August 24 2017, @05:00AM (1 child)

      by dry (223) on Thursday August 24 2017, @05:00AM (#558317) Journal

      So they can't block certain ports?

      • (Score: 2) by maxwell demon on Thursday August 24 2017, @05:49AM

        by maxwell demon (1608) on Thursday August 24 2017, @05:49AM (#558334) Journal

        Not if they do it depending on the IP.

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