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AT&T starts throttling speeds for heavy iPhone data users to crawling 2G

By Victor Hristov

Published: Dec 09, 2011, 4:03 AM

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AT&T starts throttling speeds for heavy iPhone data users to crawling 2G

AT&T has started sending out a warning message saying that the carrier is throttling users because their data usage is among the top 5% of their users. Reportedly, speeds are throttled down to snail-fast 2G.

Many users grandfathered from unlimited plans have complained that they have received the message after downloading 2GB of data. Now, that doesn’t exactly sound like heavy data usage, does it? If so, this means that 95% of AT&T users consume less than that. Interestingly, the carrier also claims that these 5% of users consume a dozen times more data than the rest.

“Your data usage is among the top 5 percent of users. Data speeds for the rest of your current bill cycle may be reduced.” That’s the message received and after that the throttle kicks in.

Have you received AT&T’s throttling warning? How much data did you use, if so? Let us know in the comments below.

source: SlashGear

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Victor, a seasoned mobile technology expert, has spent over a decade at PhoneArena, exploring the depths of mobile photography and reviewing hundreds of smartphones across Android and iOS ecosystems. His passion for technology, coupled with his extensive knowledge of smartphone cameras and battery life, has positioned him as a leading voice in the mobile tech industry.

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