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PSA: Xfinity Mobile changes and it's not good!

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Update on cellular video resolution and personal hotspots
We wanted to let you know about two changes to your Xfinity Mobile service that'll go into effect in the coming weeks.
Video resolutionTo help you conserve data, we've established 480p as the standard resolution for streaming video through cellular data. This can help you save money if you pay By the Gig and take longer to reach the 20 GB threshold if you have the Unlimited data option.
Later this year, 720p video over cellular data will be available as a fee-based option with your service. In the meantime, you can request it on an interim basis at no charge. Learn more
This update only affects video streaming over cellular data. You can continue to stream HD-quality video over WiFi, including at millions of Xfinity WiFi hotspots.
Personal hotspots
If you have the Unlimited data option, your speeds on any device connected to a personal hotspot will not exceed 600 Kbps. At this speed, you'll conserve data so that it takes longer to reach the 20 GB threshold but you'll still be able to do many of the online activities you enjoy.
Want faster speeds when using a personal hotspot? The By the Gig data option will continue to deliver 4G speeds for all data traffic.

https://www.xfinity.com/mobile/su...data-usage
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DrRad
07-01-2018 at 03:19 PM.
07-01-2018 at 03:19 PM.
This is standard policy across all Verizon wholesale.
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TheChosenCheif
07-01-2018 at 03:24 PM.
07-01-2018 at 03:24 PM.
They're too kind. Always caring about the customer. NOT
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dougpaw57
07-01-2018 at 03:28 PM.
07-01-2018 at 03:28 PM.
Quote from odhater :
Update on cellular video resolution and personal hotspots
We wanted to let you know about two changes to your Xfinity Mobile service that'll go into effect in the coming weeks.
Video resolutionTo help you conserve data, we've established 480p as the standard resolution for streaming video through cellular data. This can help you save money if you pay By the Gig and take longer to reach the 20 GB threshold if you have the Unlimited data option.
Later this year, 720p video over cellular data will be available as a fee-based option with your service. In the meantime, you can request it on an interim basis at no charge. Learn more
This update only affects video streaming over cellular data. You can continue to stream HD-quality video over WiFi, including at millions of Xfinity WiFi hotspots.
Personal hotspots
If you have the Unlimited data option, your speeds on any device connected to a personal hotspot will not exceed 600 Kbps. At this speed, you'll conserve data so that it takes longer to reach the 20 GB threshold but you'll still be able to do many of the online activities you enjoy.
Want faster speeds when using a personal hotspot? The By the Gig data option will continue to deliver 4G speeds for all data traffic.

https://www.xfinity.com/mobile/su...data-usage
So not a hot deal, and bad news? I guess you got the wrong forum.
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MPP613
07-01-2018 at 04:27 PM.
07-01-2018 at 04:27 PM.
Scammer's, loss of online privacy, loss of net neutrality, etc., etc... Now with 5G on the horizon I can see that data will be used at a faster rate, they will feel the need to raise there pricing. Etc, etc, etc....

It really feels like it's none stop fleecing, the wages have been stagnant since Regan and the trickle down scam was made into law. We need competition not Monopoly. Vote to get money out of politics to create more consumer rights and options!!!
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savebabysave
07-01-2018 at 04:40 PM.
07-01-2018 at 04:40 PM.
Quote from mppetryna :
Scammer's, loss of online privacy, loss of net neutrality, etc., etc... Now with 5G on the horizon I can see that data will be used at a faster rate, they will feel the need to raise there pricing. Etc, etc, etc....

It really feels like it's none stop fleecing, the wages have been stagnant since Regan and the trickle down scam was made into law. We need competition not Monopoly. Vote to get money out of politics and create more consumer options!!!
100% agreed, the game is rigged and it is in our nature to burn the bridge, doing the opposite does not come easy.
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tommy888
07-02-2018 at 06:58 PM.
07-02-2018 at 06:58 PM.
Quote from mppetryna :
Scammer's, loss of online privacy, loss of net neutrality, etc., etc... Now with 5G on the horizon I can see that data will be used at a faster rate, they will feel the need to raise there pricing. Etc, etc, etc....

It really feels like it's none stop fleecing, the wages have been stagnant since Regan and the trickle down scam was made into law. We need competition not Monopoly. Vote to get money out of politics to create more consumer rights and options!!!
Quote from savebabysave :
100% agreed, the game is rigged and it is in our nature to burn the bridge, doing the opposite does not come easy.
It's a Big Club, and You Ain't in It: George Carlin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX03SJ_jumI
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guest2011
08-03-2018 at 02:17 PM.
08-03-2018 at 02:17 PM.
I used some vpn app in one of my xm phones. xm started throttling my speed on wifi hotspots. i can't get the normal speed back. my other xm phones are ok. don't know why xm does it and how to get around it. can't change mac phone is unrootable.
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