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FCC Asking All Carriers to Explain Throttling Policies

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Throttling is a Necessary Evil

MadFatMan

Aug 9, 2014, 3:08 PM
You cannot offer infinite service on a finite resource.

How carriers get around this is unlimited data but at which speed is not a guarantee.

Even as a self admitted heavy user, I "get it".

Why would you not want to use WiFi where availible over your mobile provider. Even with an "unlimited" plan it saves your battery and is typically faster and more stable.

I am with Sprint and in the past I've used at times over triple digit gigabytes of wireless data in a billing cycle. It's hard on your device and the battery other than "bragging rights" or that feeling you "got one over on the man" it's really anti climatic.

Let's all grow up and use our devices responsibly.
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gloopey1

Aug 10, 2014, 4:19 PM
...you're the one playing Minecraft 24/7 that I spoke of in my post? Give it a rest, pal. Your TV is feeling lonesome. 😢
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Jarahawk

Aug 12, 2014, 12:38 AM
Wi Fi is not available where I live. Unbelievable that Verizon has defenders. Just goes to show that when Armageddon occurs there will indeed be those fighting by Satan's side who know exactly who they are fighting for.
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Zpike

Aug 13, 2014, 10:29 AM
Get with the times brother. Wifi routers are relatively inexpensive these days.
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