Proof Verizon is throttling Netflix

[Nomelas]

first world problems

[terrytek]

first world problems

You mean #firstworldproblems.

[cubercaleb]

I have had Verizon for two years, 8 if you count having their shitty 0.5Mbps dsl package (which they jacked all the way up to $80 a month when its suppose to be $20). Anyways I've never had a problem with Netflix, ever.

[WarlockTheWise]

first world problems

This only happens in america though. as far as i'm aware anyway.

[shehroz]

and We have Free VPN like Zenmate and OLIVE for that

[Socky]

Well the simplest explanation is this: Netflix is competition. If they make Netflix "Look Bad", then people will be more likely to purchase their own Media Solution: FiOS TV

Also, the other reason is that Netflix recently came to a deal with Comcast to basically "pay" for a "fast lane". Or in other words, pay to not be throttled. So if Verizon can "sweat" Netflix out, maybe just maybe they'll get some of that sweet sweet "protection" money too.

Other reasons being that if Verizon is being lazy and/or greedy and is behind in network infrastructure upgrades (Which is pretty likely given it's a US based ISP), then they can save on cost by just throttling that which uses the most bandwidth.

Don't forget Redbox, Verizon owns Redbox. I'm pretty sure that's the main reason for the throttling. But your point still stands.

[dalekphalm]

Don't forget Redbox, Verizon owns Redbox. I'm pretty sure that's the main reason for the throttling. But your point still stands.

Good point. I didn't know that they owned Redbox, but that just reinforces my point They want you to use a service that THEY own, such as Redbox or their own TV or IPTV solutions. Netflix means no money for them