"T-Mobile’s new Binge On feature may be popular with some of its users – not to mention streaming services – many view it as problematic when viewed in light of Net Neutrality considerations. And a new study by Standford University not just backs up the idea that Binge On is a violation of the Net Neutrality standars that T-Mobile has said it respects, but that it also maybe an illegal practice.
At first blush this does appear to be a customer-friendly approach, and it well may be. But the downside is that only select services are included; smaller companies or even ones that T-Mobile for some reason my have a beef with could be excluded. This allows larger companies free reign to feature their services while providing and distinct disadvantage towards others, especially newer start-ups.
“The program limits user choice, distorts competition, stifles innovation, and harms free speech on the Internet,” according to Barbara van Schewick, the law professor that authored the study."