[Jaymoon85]

Is it still considered to be throttling when it's in the service agreement?

I have Cricket wireless, and they tell me I am limited to 3mbps speed, which is exactly what reflects in all speed tests I've tried. I am totally OK with that, in exchange for having an "unlimited" data usage plan.

All streaming video I've tried (Youtube, Netflix, DirecTV Now) seem to work and look just fine. They all look no different from when I'm streaming on my 100mbps Wi-Fi.

[Dylan16807]

Generally "throttling" is when your connection is intentionally lowered beyond the base speed. So if you can use that 3mbps all month then it's not throttling.

But are you sure it looks "no different"? 3mbps will probably get you 720p at 30fps. It probably won't get you 1080 or higher, or 60fps.

[grecy]

> They all look no different from when I'm streaming on my 100mbps Wi-Fi.

Yep, which is why very, very few people require anything more than 5 or 10mbps internet service at home.

[Dylan16807]

For a single person.

And assuming they don't try to watch a high quality stream while also downloading anything.

And if they don't mind waiting hours for things to install.

A faster connection is not in the 'need' range but it's definitely not marginal.