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EU says internet providers' zero-rating violates net neutrality
An EU court has ruled that internet providers are violating net neutrality when they offer zero-rated access that doesn't count toward data caps.
Verizon FiOS streaming no longer counts toward your data cap
Since chairman and net neutrality skeptic Ajit Pal dropped an FCC investigation into data-free "zero-rating," it's full speed ahead for carriers on unlimited video streaming. Verizon is piling on with its FiOS Mobile App, which now lets you to stream some 140+ channels, recorded DVR shows and movies on the go without impacting your wireless data cap. The new deal applies to FiOS internet and TV subscribers on Verizon's 5GB, Small, Medium and Large plans.
FCC: Verizon and AT&T 'zero-rating' perks harm consumers
Tom Wheeler may be leaving, but he's going out swinging. After grilling carriers Verizon and AT&T last month over their "zero-rating" policies, the FCC chairman released a report saying its practices harmed streaming rivals and, ultimately, consumers. It particularly singled out AT&T's Sponsored Data service, saying it "unreasonably interfere[s] with [rival services'] ability to compete against AT&T's affiliate, DirecTV."
