BROWSING: Binge On

A Strategy Analytics report found near universal acclaim for the T-Mobile Binge On video platform, which has since been folded into the One rate plan T-Mobile US’ Binge On video-streaming platform is a winner with consumers, according to a new report from Strategy Analytics. The research firm...

As part of its Un-carrier 12 initiative, T-Mobile is set to offer new "One" plans providing "unlimited" services at discounted rates Forgoing its usual pre-event hype, T-Mobile US today unveiled its Un-carrier 12 initiative focused on the increasingly heated topic of unlimited data. The latest deal...

T-Mobile adds a handful of new video content providers to its Binge On service, which now counts more than 500M hours of cellular viewing T-Mobile US continued the expansion of its Binge On video platform, adding new content providers that the carrier said now number...

Published reports indicate the planned T-Mobile Un-carrier event will include a stock giveaway component as part of a broader customer loyalty program T-Mobile US is reportedly set to throw real equity at customers, with rumors insisting the carrier’s planned “Un-carrier 11” event will include some...

Expect plenty of “This is Spinal Tap” references from the T-Mobile Un-carrier 11 event, though the carrier will have its work cut out in surpassing Binge On T-Mobile US this morning announced plans to hold its latest “Un-carrier” event, which have become central to the...

The T-Mobile Binge On and Music Freedom platforms now claim more than 100 content providers, with the carrier adding a handful of new partners T-Mobile US added a handful of new streaming video and music services to its Binge On and Music Freedom platforms, which...

Virtual reality is being hyped as one of the next big things in tech, and Google has brought VR to the masses with its low-cost, do-it-yourself Google Cardboard headset. Building on that, meet Google Cardboard Plastic. The new product provides a fully immersive experience in...

Jim Patterson reminds everyone he called the T-Mobile Binge On agreement with YouTube, and writes 3 headlines for Q1 broadband earnings This week, we’ll dive into three headlines that will impact first quarter (and 2016) earnings. But first, a quick look at the latest development...

The T-Mobile Binge On video platform now allows for more content provider control, gains Google YouTube and Play Movie options T-Mobile US updated its popular, but controversial, Binge On service, adding new content providers and more options for customer personalization. Nine content providers were added to...

Amid scrutiny of its Binge On video streaming service, a T-Mobile US executive this week urged the Federal Communications Commission to "tread lightly" as it considers how the service fits into the framework of net neutrality. Kathleen Ham, SVP of government affairs at T-Mobile US,...

A Stanford Law School professor in a paper published January 29, concludes T-Mobile US' Binge On streaming video service, which doesn't count against a subscriber data allotment, "violates key net neutrality principles and harms user choice, innovation, competition and free speech online." Barbara van Schewick is...

The controversial T-Mobile Binge On service picks up new customer control options T-Mobile US is looking to make its controversial Binge On video service less controversial by increasing consumer options in controlling their use of the service, as well as announced more content providers to...

T-Mobile CEO Legere apologizes and AT&T offers up unlimited data? 2016 looks like a party!</h2 Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes on in this industry, so this column is a chance for...

LAS VEGAS – Last year was the year sponsored data burst on the scene as Verizon Wireless, AT&T Mobility and T-Mobile US all announced plans to offer free data services. But, it was the launch of T-Mobile US' controversial "Binge On" service, which allows customers to...

Multi-year agreement includes development of original content, music for Verizon Go90 platform Verizon Wireless signed a multi-year deal with Sony Music to distribute original video content from Sony Music through the telecom operator’s recently launched Go90 mobile video service. The deal is set to include...

Verizon Wireless is hopping on the free data train, confirming it will launch a “sponsored data” pilot program in the next few days that will allow customers to access certain online services without it counting against their data caps. The move would make Verizon Wireless...

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T-Mobile US announced is new Binge On wireless TV service. With that news, there seems to be concerned voices from a variety of people in the industry wondering whether the T-Mobile US network can handle the expected usage surge. So what can we expect to see?...