Verizon’s false promises: 75Mbit required for Netflix, “unlimited” FiOS subject to data limits

Verizon truck
Verizon has been hit by a pair of bad practices and false claims regarding its FiOS service. Net neutrality or not, old anti-consumer habits die hard.

Verizon owners can finally opt out of supercookies — here’s how

CookieMonster
Verizon has finally added the ability to opt out of its highly controversial supercookie tracking program, but the move is unlikely to satisfy privacy advocates — and it’s part of a wider trend towards comprehensive data gathering on customers.

AT&T’s gigabit service matches Google Fiber’s price – if you let them spy on you

U-Verse
AT&T will roll out its Gigapower service to Kansas City soon, but it’s only matching Google Fiber’s pricing if you’re willing to be spied on.