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T-Mobile put 50 GB cap on low-income home internet plan, New York says

New York authorities say T-Mobile broke the law by slowing a subsidised home internet plan to 600 Kbps once customers passed a 50 GB monthly cap.

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Key takeaways

  • New York says T-Mobile imposed a 50 GB cap on a low-income home internet plan.
  • The law cited requires home internet speeds of 25 Mbps.
  • T-Mobile reportedly drops speeds to 600 Kbps after the 50 GB cap is reached.
  • The claim comes from New York as reported by Ars Technica; no T-Mobile response is included.

New York alleges an illegal data cap

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New York says T-Mobile illegally imposed a 50 GB data cap on a low-income home internet plan, according to Ars Technica. The claim was reported on 11 November 2026.

The dispute centres on speed. Ars Technica reports that the law requires home internet service of 25 Mbps, but T-Mobile lowers the speed to 600 Kbps once a customer passes the 50 GB cap. That reduced speed is far below the required level.

The report reflects New York's position, and Ars Technica's summary does not include a response from T-Mobile or details of any legal action. Readers should treat the allegation as a claim by state authorities rather than a settled finding.

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  1. T-Mobile illegally imposed 50 GB cap on low-income home Internet plan, NY saysArs Technica

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