A recent FCC investigation of Verizon's use of the "C Block" frequency spectrum it uses to operate its LTE network found the carrier's policy of banning 3rd-party tethering apps to be in violation of open-access provisions of its license. No more "This item is not available on your carrier" messages.
Given crystal-clear language like "[Licensees] shall not deny, limit, or restrict the ability of their customers to use the devices and applications of their choice on the licensee's C Block network," it's actually sort of amazing the investigation lasted almost a year, but the settlement is a step in the right direction.
Verizon must pay $1.25 million to cover FCC costs.
In addition to re-enabling the 11 tethering apps they'd been blocking, Verizon must pay $1.25 million to cover FCC costs.
Verizon has "revised its service offerings such that consumers on usage-based pricing plans may tether, using any application," the FCC report states. No definite word yet on how the carrier will handle grandfathered unlimited data plans, but at least the apps are back.
Source: Engadget
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