T-Mobile’s Binge On Optimization is Just Throttling, Applies Indiscriminately

Re:T-Mobile’s Binge On Optimization is Just Throttling, Appl... by meej on Monday January 04, 2016 @03:28PM (#10838307)

They don't have to ask you because new T-Mobile plans are opt-in for existing subscribers, they don't switch people over automatically, you have to ask them to switch you to the new plan.

I am still on the classic Simple Choice plan, myself, partially because I don't consume enough video for BingeOn to be compelling, and partially because the new plan doesn't offer my current 3GB add-on -- I'd have to change to a 6GB add-on for more money each month. I don't use my 3GB as it is, so it doesn't make sense for me to switch.

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Re:T-Mobile’s Binge On Optimization is Just Throttling, Appl... by bradleyankrom on Monday January 04, 2016 @07:36PM (#10840033)

Not sure if I understand you correctly, but I, an existing subscriber, was automatically enrolled in Binge On. Like I said somewhere else, I didn't even know what it was until I read the EFF piece, and it seems like something I was opted in to for TMO's benefit, since my unlimited plan doesn't come with data caps.

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Re:T-Mobile’s Binge On Optimization is Just Throttling, Appl... by meej on Monday January 04, 2016 @11:30PM (#10841198)

Interesting, that does seem connected to your unlimited plan. I do not have unlimited data and I was not automatically enrolled.

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