There is much talk about the popular U.S. wireless company Verizon's decision to end its unlimited data-sharing plan. According to Verizon's new plan, starting last month, they would no longer offer unlimited Internet. This step applies to all Verizon customers, including the current bunch, who are up for an upgrade from this month onwards.
There are two ways a customer with the unlimited service could keep their plan, either purchase a phone prior to June deadline in full price or just keep the old phone until as long as you can.Either way one has to adapt the new limited data plan.
Now Verizon claims that not only does it have the constitutional right to impose this change on its customers, but also defy Net Neutrality.
Net Neutrality refers to the Internet speed with which a phone user can access a website. Verizon in a heated tussle with the Federal Communication Commissions (FCC) is arguing that it has the right to prioritize the speed of internet such that the websites that have a deal with the wireless company will get priority in searches.
The FCC filed a lawsuit against Verizon Monday claiming that controlling the bandwidth i.e. opposing net neutrality is an infringement on the First Amendment Rights of free speech and press of the American people.
