Re: Throttling of unlimited 4g
LRVassar
Specialist - Level 2

That may not be true, according to a spokesman for the FCC. Verizon and the FCC are actually in a power struggle right now.

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Re: Throttling of unlimited 4g
B33
Legend

Thank ya Sir.!  Smiley Happy b

Re: Throttling of unlimited 4g
Tidbits
Legend

LucasV wrote:

That may not be true, according to a spokesman for the FCC. Verizon and the FCC are actually in a power struggle right now.

They can...  Then T-Mobile plans wouldn't be able to have throttling if it was not possible.

AWS = 1700/2100

Block C 700

they have no relation to each other.

Re: Throttling of unlimited 4g
LRVassar
Specialist - Level 2

Tidbits

Are you implying that the FCC Chairman has no idea what he's talking about?

Verizon Responds to Getting Called Out by FCC About Throttling LTE Unlimited Data | Android Forums a...

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Re: Throttling of unlimited 4g
Tidbits
Legend

Click bait... They are saying what a majority want to hear.

Elections are coming. Someone is marketing themselves to be known. Happens every election from the FCC and nothing has really happen has it?

T-Mobile uses AWS correct? Yes for 4G(in most areas HSPA) and LTE(they are taking away 4G spectrum and replacing AWS with 1900). Now do they throttle? Yes they do even their unlimited no throttle plan(same network optimization rules a Verizon apply). So WHY fan T-Mobile throttle AWS spectrum and Verizon can't? Block C rules only affects Block C. If it did affect other spectrum then why doesn't it affect Verizons 1xx, and 3G data?

Re: Throttling of unlimited 4g
Tidbits
Legend

Also to top it off... Network optimization is OK if people read block C IN FULL and not cherry pick out of context like the article does. The FCC are the ones who drew up the rules...

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Re: Throttling of unlimited 4g
Tidbits
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For reference to what I am talking about.  I put it in bold.  Verizon is managing their network which is allowed.  Of course people not on unlimited data plans pay more that could be put back into the network for bandwidth or sure "lining their pockets."  It is KNOWN that Verizon puts more into their network than any other carrier.  FCC allowed the "fair use" clause since the 1990's.  I saw this coming and even if the chairman says he doesn't like it.... Well it is his camp that gave the options since the 90's.  He wants his name out there to get reappointed and he doesn't lose his job.  Happens every election with these people.

(b) Use of devices and applications. Licensees offering service on spectrum subject to this section shall not deny, limit, or restrict the ability of their customers to use the devices and applications of their choice on the licensee's C Block network, except:

(1) Insofar as such use would not be compliant with published technical standards reasonably necessary for the management or protection of the licensee's network, or

(2) As required to comply with statute or applicable government regulation.



Re: Throttling of unlimited 4g
M9
Contributor - Level 1

Yes smartphones.

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Re: Throttling of unlimited 4g
M9
Contributor - Level 1

Yes VZW can slow everyone on the tower when it becomes congested. What the FCC chairman is calling them out on is picking a certain group of subscribers to pick on. IE those who have paid for unlimited data.

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Re: Throttling of unlimited 4g
M9
Contributor - Level 1

If VZW did away with unlimited data tomorrow & kicked 20-30 million highly profitable subscribers off,  the stockholders would revolt & heads would roll.

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