Xfinity Mobile , the mobile virtual network operator of Comcast , is setting limits to maximum video quality and hotspot speeds for cellular data . The company says it is helping subscribers conserve their data . Speed and quality will fall if customers exceed 20 GB views in a month . It ’s offering customers an upgrade to download larger videos but is set to charge a fee for that fee later this year . Comcast is following the lead of other mobile providers . Almost all are guaranteed video resolution over cellular networks . Comcast ’s restrictions will not apply via public Xfinity hotspots .
Xfinity Mobile, the mobile virtual network operator of Comcast, is setting limits to maximum video quality and hotspot speeds for cellular data. The company says it is helping subscribers conserve their data. Speed and quality will fall if customers exceed 20 GB usage in a month. It’s offering customers an upgrade to play larger videos but is set to charge a fee for that upgrade later this year. Comcast is following the lead of other mobile providers. Almost all are cutting video resolution over cellular networks. Comcast’s restrictions will not apply via public Xfinity hotspots.