Being *throttled* by Verizon. [View all]

[cbayer]

Because I am unable to get cable, over the air or satellite, I use an unlimited data plan through Verizon for internet access, including streaming TV and movies.

This has worked well for a long time and the plan I have is an old one (3G) that has been renewed by the company automatically.

Over the past several months, the streaming function has deteriorated to the point that it is currently unusable.

Verizon started *throttling* last September. They say that they are doing this to their top 5% of users and only in areas where there is high demand.

I move around, but mostly spend time in a community of about 200 with a single tower. Tourists kick up demand as summer approaches, particularly on weekends.

Has anyone else experienced this *throttling*? Does anyone know if there is any recourse? I am currently paying both Netflix and Hulu for service that I can't access at all.

This plan seems really unfair to those that either live in areas without access to services through any other means and those that can't afford other kinds of access.

Any help would be much appreciated.