ESPN is reportedly in talks with at least one wireless carrier to help subsidize data usage for customers who stream sports video content on their smartphones and tablets. News of the possible deal comes as more mobile device users are turning to their smartphones for data-intensive activities like playing games and watching videos. With so much bandwidth being consumed, many carriers, including AT&T and Verizon, have put an end to unlimited data plans and have started capping data usage per month.
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ESPN May Give Its Wireless Users an Assist
Posted by: Rachelle Dragani May 13, 2013 12:08 PMESPN is reportedly in talks with at least one wireless carrier to help subsidize data usage for customers who stream sports video content on their smartphones and tablets. News of the possible deal comes as more mobile device users are turning to their smartphones for data-intensive activities like playing games and watching videos. With so much bandwidth being consumed, many carriers, including AT&T and Verizon, have put an end to unlimited data plans and have started capping data usage per month.