AT&T May Face FCC Fine Over Data Slowdowns for Users
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The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is considering fining AT&T Inc. for failing to adequately notify customers about reductions in mobile data speeds for some heavy users, a practice known as “data throttling,” the company said.
The FCC is investigating whether AT&T Mobility violated government rules and orders concerning Internet service, the agency said in a letter AT&T filed in court Jan. 5.