T-Mobile adds YouTube, Google Play Movies to controversial Binge On program

T-Mobile on Thursday added several more video services to its "Binge On" program, most notably YouTube, one of the focal points of controversy about the promotion.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 2

T-Mobile adds Amazon Video, other services to controversial Binge On program

T-Mobile on Thursday announced the addition of four new partners to its Binge On program for subscribers, including Amazon Video, Fox News, Univision Now, and the WWE Network.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 6

T-Mobile confirms Binge On tech slows streaming video data speeds

T-Mobile on Friday said its new Binge On service does indeed slow down cellular data connections to streaming video sites as some customers have complained, but maintains the feature is an "optimization" to benefit consumers, not data throttling.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 13

T-Mobile's Binge On throttling all video to 1.5Mbps, regardless of source, EFF says

For Binge On users, T-Mobile is indeed throttling all video — despite the carrier's statements to the contrary, according to a report by the Electronic Frontier Foundation.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 6

T-Mobile says it's 'optimizing' YouTube video, not throttling it

Looking to deflect allegations, T-Mobile denied that it's throttling YouTube for users of its Binge On perk, instead saying that it's presenting "mobile optimized" content.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 7

T-Mobile accused of downgrading YouTube video quality without consent

T-Mobile is reportedly downgrading the quality of YouTube clips viewed by customers, even though the service isn't a partner in T-Mobile's Binge On program.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 26

Concerned about net neutrality, FCC probes Comcast, T-Mobile, & AT&T over data cap exemptions

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has issued letters to Comcast, T-Mobile, and AT&T, asking for more information on perks that exempt some services from counting towards Internet users' data caps.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 10

T-Mobile offers $200 per line for Sprint customers who switch this holiday

As part of its latest "Un-carrier" promotion, T-Mobile announced on Wednesday that it will pay an extra $200 per line for every Sprint customer who switches to its service, with no trade-in required.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 6

T-Mobile promo gives existing users 3 months of free unlimited LTE data

T-Mobile got into the holiday spirit this week by giving existing mobile subscribers three months of unlimited LTE data, the first perk the carrier's a month-long "Un-Carrier Unwrapped" promotion.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 5

T-Mobile debuts 'Binge On' free video streaming program, double data allotments

T-Mobile during its "UncarrierX" event on Tuesday unveiled "Binge On," a free video streaming program that provides subscribers of certain price tiers access to 480p or better content from select apps including Netflix and HBO.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 22

T-Mobile gives away free 4G LTE CellSpot to Simple Choice subscribers

T-Mobile USA on Monday announced a new peripheral for its subscribers, the 4G LTE CellSpot, which can provide a cellular signal in spaces with otherwise difficult access to the carrier's network.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 21

T-Mobile, Sprint poised to pick up subscribers from Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program

Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program appears to be leading U.S. phone buyers away from AT&T and Verizon toward carriers with cheaper fees such as T-Mobile and Sprint, a report said on Monday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 20

iPad Air 2 & iPad mini 4 join T-Mobile's Jump On Demand upgrade program

T-Mobile USA on Wednesday announced that the iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 4 are now available through its Jump On Demand program, which lets people get a device on an 18-month lease and upgrade up to three times a year.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 0

About 15M T-Mobile users affected by Experian data breach

Hackers targeting credit check firm Experian stole the personal data of approximately 15 million T-Mobile customers who applied for postpaid services or device financing, Experian announced on Thursday.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 37

Sprint vies with T-Mobile by launching $1-per-month iPhone 6s offer

In an attempt to outdo T-Mobile, Sprint on Thursday announced its own discounted lease plan for the iPhone 6s, costing as little as $1 per month for a 16-gigabyte model.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 7

Load More