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When data is throttled, it could mean life or death

Aug 22, 2018
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 laterĀ apologized. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.Ā