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When data is throttled, it could mean life or death

Jed Kim Aug 22, 2018
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When data is throttled, it could mean life or death

Jed Kim Aug 22, 2018
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Firefighters noticed their communications were slow when the Mendocino Complex fire broke out. Was the difficulty in connecting due to the repeal of net neutrality rules, or just a matter of the wrong data plan? Verizon responded by suggesting an upgrade, and later apologized.

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