T-Mobile Excludes Video From Data, But Compromises Resolution
The data bundles of network carriers have been one of the most contested part of having a mobile phone, and T-Mobile has streamlined this concern by announcing the exclusion of videos from its data bundles.
According to the T-Mobile website, beginning Sunday, T-Mobile subscribers can freely stream videos provided that they are subscribed to Hulu, Netflix, SHOWTIME, HBO, STARZ, Sling TV and WatchESPN. A promise of additional free video streaming will also come up in the near future. Those with qualified plans under the Simple Choice subscription will be able to enjoy unlimited videos without worrying about the extra cost it may post to their monthly bills.
T-Mobile's Un-Carrier move has totally created a different world, where using data will not be as worrisome as it should be regardless of what you plan to browse and view. Un-Carrier by T-Mobile has also re-evaluated their data offers and is now on its way to fully load up its Simple Choice plans.
Apparently, T-Mobile plans to increase the data speed for its subscribers without the added cost. Family plans will also get twice as much than what was offered before. John Legere, President and CEO of T-Mobile said, "Today, we're not only doubling your data in Simple Choice, we're making your data work a lot harder for you!"
Tagged as Binge On, T-Mobile's new program will cater to more than 22 channels that offer video streaming. Legere also adds that the new T-Mobile feature will let everyone to be a step ahead in taking advantage of video streaming services. "With Binge On, no one pays — not the customers, not the video streaming services — everyone wins."
Ars Technica, on the other hand, reported that while T-Mobile's Binge On program allows customers to watch videos at an impressive data speed, the program, however, simultaneously decreases the quality of the video. If you decide to sign up with the feature, your videos will automatically be capped at DVD quality or a downgrade of up to 480p.
Users who wish to watch their videos on high quality resolution can still do this by turning off the feature and watch their videos on HD. This, however, will generate data usage.
The positive side of the new feature is that it promises users 24 hours of non-stop video streaming without the worry that their monthly data bills will blow up.
Additional services that have been included to the Binge On program are MoviePlex, Encore, Vevo, Vessel, Crackle, FOX Sports, NBC and many more.
Addressing the issues that tagged Binge On as a net neutrality problem, John Leger said, "This is not a net neutrality problem, it's free and you can shut it off, it's complete customer choice."
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