New York state officials have accused T-Mobile of violating the Affordable Broadband Act by imposing a 50GB data cap on its low-income home Internet plans. As part of a settlement, T-Mobile will remove the cap and speed limits, and expand the availability of these plans to more areas within 120 days. Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James announced the settlement, which pertains to T-Mobile's wireless home Internet service.
Key facts
- T-Mobile imposed a 50GB data cap on low-income Internet plans.
- The New York Affordable Broadband Act was allegedly violated.
- T-Mobile must remove data and speed limits as part of the settlement.
- The settlement requires T-Mobile to expand plan availability within 120 days.
- Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James announced the settlement.
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