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Verizon to Throttle Video Quality, Revamp Unlimited Data Plans

Written by Teunis Felter

Verizon Communications said it would start limiting video quality for all customers across its network, months after the No. 1 U.S. carrier by subscribers launched unlimited data plans. The video throttling technique, which is also employed by rival carriers, came alongside new data plans that effectively raise the price of Verizon’s current unlimited data offer. The company said it would limit video qualities for both users of its unlimited plans as well as customers with monthly amounts of data.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/verizon-to-throttle-video-quality-revamp-unlimited-data-plans-1503432618

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Teunis Felter

Teunis Felter has over 20 years experience as an author, editor, and scientist. When not exploring outside, he enjoys reading history, researching genealogy, and civilly discussing politics.