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But I have another question -- are ISPs allowed to do that, considering net neutrality? At least in countries/states where it's still alive?
by deepsun 5y ago
But I have another question -- are ISPs allowed to do that, considering net neutrality? At least in countries/states where it's still alive?
- Bedon292 5y agoI think some of it is optional, they pitch it as a data saver so you don't run out of data. Or tell you can get unlimited streaming data as long as its low resolution. And for QoS reasons, to keep bandwidth available for everyone. I think they are attempting to do it across the board for all video, so its not prioritizing one specific service over another. And remains semi neutral, I guess.
- HWR_14 5y agoWhat's really interesting about TMobiles plan is(was) that they would zero rate any video service that allowed them to set the steam to 480p. I don't know if small players ever made it through the process, but that universal option may have been legally required to avoid that same question.
- scarface74 5y agoSomeone posted on HN that they just submitted an application to T-mobile to have their non profit video stream zero rated
- HWR_14 5y agoIn this Ask HN? I'd like to find that post.
- scarface74 5y agoIt was a long time ago.
- HWR_14 5y agoI understand. If I have time, I might try some search-engine delving.
- ars 5y agoAt least with T-Mobile it's a checkbox, you can turn it on or off as you choose, and they give you data benefits (such as zero rating or extra data) if you turn it on.
- AtNightWeCode 5y agoYes, in some countries there is even free traffic for some services. Carriers have free Spotify traffic and so on.