Not too long ago, T-Mobile went ahead with its plan to allow certain streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and HBO to waive cellular data caps. You may recognize it as the Binge On program. Sounds good right?
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One of the fine print details of the Binge On service is that all forms of streamed video are downscaled to 480p quality, and apparently includes video from services that aren't even part of the Binge On program, like YouTube.
So if you're enrolled in the Binge On program, you'll notice that YouTube videos look worse. and they still count towards your mobile data limit. And the unfortunate thing is that there is only one way to solve it right now:disable Binge On completely.
To do this, go to the T-Mobile website and sign in to your account. Go to your account profile, click on the Media Settings section and disable Binge On there.
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Do you use T-Mobile's Binge On feature? Why or why not? Let us know how you feel in the comments below!
