AT&T to Offer Throttled Video Streams so Customers Save on Data
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AT&T Inc. will offer wireless subscribers the ability to stream lower-quality video to save on data charges, an industry practice that has raised concern about equal treatment of internet content.
Beginning in early 2017, AT&T customers will have the option to use Stream Saver, a video-delivery setting that provides DVD-quality, 480p-screen resolution, according to a statement Friday. The feature will be optional and no extra cost, the company said.