The debate over the potential harm of T-Mobile’s Binge On continues, with a new study from Stanford University claiming that the perk violates key net neutrality principles and is “likely illegal.”
Stanford Study: T-Mobile’s Binge On Is ‘Likely Illegal’
“The program limits user choice, distorts competition, stifles innovation and harms free speech on the Internet,” says the study’s author.
The Verge
Binge On lets T-Mobile subscribers watch videos from streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu without eating into their data plan. It’s proved popular with users, with T-Mobile claiming video views on its network have “more than doubled” since the deal was introduced, but critics say it’s creating a tiered Internet service, with the Uncarrier given the unfair advantage of deciding who wins and who loses.
This article originally appeared on Recode.net.
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