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New York is forcing T-Mobile to stop putting data caps on low-income home internet plans
Source: Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews · Published
The company was throttling speeds for plans offered under the Affordable Broadband Act.
The company was throttling speeds for plans offered under the Affordable Broadband Act.
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