Scholar explains why T-Mobile’s Binge On is ‘likely illegal’
"There’s no doubt that Binge On has been the most controversial initiative that T-Mobile has taken on so far, but could it actually violate the law? In a n…
"There’s no doubt that Binge On has been the most controversial initiative that T-Mobile has taken on so far, but could it actually violate the law? In a n…
"T-Mobile's Binge On streaming video service violates Net neutrality rules, according to a report authored by Barbara van Schewick, director of The Cen…
"Net neutrality is based on a very simple idea: Internet service providers, or the companies that we pay to connect us to the web, should not act as gateke…
"A Stanford University law professor and leading scholar on net neutrality issues slammed T-Mobile in a report submitted Friday to the Federal Communicatio…
"Since T-Mobile announced Binge On (allowing customers to stream video on select services without it using their data) back in November of last year, there…
"Just a day after announcing the expansion of its Binge On program, T-Mobile may need to consider rolling it back. According to a Stanford University study…
"In fact, they’re adding to it, announcing today that four new services are available through the program. At any rate, T-Mobile seems pretty committed to…
"The episode has also renewed attention to whether Binge On is permissible under the FCC net neutrality rules. But so far, even after the EFF controversy,…
Earlier this year, the Federal Communications Commission adopted a much-celebrated net neutrality order, which is now on appeal before a federal court. That dec…
"“If this isn’t addressed…it will send the signal that this kind of behavior is OK, and I think that will encourage other [Internet-access providers] to st…
"In his last ruling, Judge Tatel suggested the FCC could find better legal footing through Title II. “In the previous case, he provided a legal road map fo…
"“Judge Tatel’s inclusion on the panel is probably good for net neutrality advocates,” said Marvin Ammori, a lawyer and net neutrality activist. “In the pr…