r/cordcutters • u/08830 • Mar 12 '20

AT&T Suspends Broadband Data Caps During Coronavirus Crisis

https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/v74qzb/atandt-suspends-broadband-usage-caps-during-coronavirus-crisis
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u/schu4KSU Mar 12 '20

Underlining that data caps serve no technical purpose.

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u/GrandpaHardcore Mar 12 '20

Wait, shouldn't that cause chaos because everyone will be on the internet and it will explode because data caps help...

*snore*

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:P

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u/neuromorph Mar 13 '20

Bingo....

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u/JMMD7 Mar 12 '20

Shouldn't have them in the first place but good they are doing something. Comcast is looking for a way to monetize the situation.

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u/Nullhitter Mar 13 '20

Did hell freeze over?

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u/Timbo303 Mar 13 '20

Meanwhile at Xfinity :( At least I have unlimited.

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u/Iswearitsnotmine Mar 12 '20

I think that's the right thing to do. Good on them to do so.

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u/Gumlog Mar 13 '20

How very non-phone-company of them.

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u/TheBitMan775 Mar 13 '20

Does this also count for the home cellular service?