Verizon stops plans to throttle unlimited data users on 4G LTE beginning this month.
"We've decided not to move forward with the planned implementation of network optimization for 4G LTE customers on unlimited plans," a Verizon spokeswoman said in a statement.
Verizon has put a limit on the data speeds of its 3G users during the past years.
The wireless provider giant will reportedly stretch that policy to 4G LTE users using unlimited plans starting this month.
The bold move was quite unfortunate and "deeply troubling," according to Tom Wheeler, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission.
Wheeler questioned Verizon's motive on the issue at hand and stated that Verizon might oppose with Verizon's spectrum commitment and neutrality.
"It is disturbing to me that Verizon Wireless would base its 'network management' on distinctions among its customers' data plans, rather than on network architecture or technology," Wheeler stated.
Verizon tried to deflect and veered away from the issue stating that it gives importance to the continuing debate regarding "network optimization" over the past months.
"Verizon is committed to providing its customers with an unparalleled mobile network experience," Verizon said in a statement.
"At a time of ever-increasing mobile broadband data usage, we not only take pride in the way we manage our network resources, but also take seriously our responsibility to deliver exceptional mobile service to every customer," the company added.
Verizon emphasized that whatever their decision may be, they will reportedly continue to bring faster speeds to their customers.
"Exceptional network service will always be our priority and we remain committed to working closely with industry stakeholders to manage broadband issues so that American consumers get the world-class mobile service they expect and value," stated the wireless network provider.
Aside from Verizon, other companies like AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile also faced inquiries by the FCC regarding their network management policies.
