Ever since its inception, the T-Mobile Binge On Program has been a rather controversial and highly disputed feature that the carrier decided to offer and hold onto even up to this day. The reason it achieved this very tender and disputable position was the result of numerous activists claiming that the program was not respecting the rules of net neutrality from more than one perspective.
In essence, T-Mobile’s Binge On Program offered unlimited data for users to spend on the select partnered services. As an example, as long as you used Hulu for video streaming, you could watch to your heart’s content, without ever needing to fear exceeding your data limit.
The catch – something that did not calm the waters down by any means whatsoever – was that the unlimited streaming would only be available at a lower quality with videos normally capping at 480p, for example.
But apparently, while some parties joined into the debate whether what T-Mobile is doing is equitable from net neutrality’s perspective or not and still remain dedicated to their opinion, others had a change of heart. While in December last year, YouTube was accusing the American carrier of throttling data and downright violating FCC rules and regulations, yesterday brought some very surprising news.
Apparently, YouTube and Google Play Movies will soon become available on the Binge On program. The reason behind the sudden change of opinion is unclear, although Google discussed their own analysis of the situation before deciding to join forces with T-Mobile. According to the tech giant, the two delicate issues that T-Mobile was touching down on previous have been addressed, meaning that the improved services that the Binge On program offers now are on par with the quality standards expected.
Meanwhile, the program has been made easier to use for customers too; you can now easily turn it on or off through texting and very basic app navigation. At the same time, signing up for Binge On will let you know exactly what the details of the deal are.
What this means for T-Mobile, considering that two gigantic names are, in essence joining sides with the carrier, is that the controversy and dispute of their practice may finally come to an end.
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