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New York forces T-Mobile to drop data caps on low-income internet plans

Engadget reports that New York regulators have compelled T-Mobile to remove data caps from its low-cost home internet plans, which it had been throttling under the state's Affordable Broadband Act.

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Key takeaways

  • New York is forcing T-Mobile to remove data caps from low-income home internet plans.
  • The company was throttling speeds on plans offered under the Affordable Broadband Act.
  • Engadget reported the development on 11 November 2026.

T-Mobile drops data caps in New York

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New York is requiring T-Mobile to stop applying data caps to its low-income home internet plans, according to Engadget. The report was published on 11 November 2026.

Engadget reports that the company had been throttling speeds on plans offered under the state's Affordable Broadband Act. This law requires internet providers to offer affordable service options to low-income households.

The change means affected customers should no longer see reduced speeds after reaching a data limit. Further details about the agreement, such as how it will be enforced, were not included in the available report.

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  1. New York is forcing T-Mobile to stop putting data caps on low-income home internet plansEngadget

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