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Sunday 5 June 2016

Sprint Joins AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile by Allowing Zero-Rating Videos



Sprint has joined the league by becoming the fourth wireless service provider to implement data cap exemptions. The communication services company is allowing streaming of some online videos without any data charges from customers. So, for all those looking for free government cell phone plans in their state, you should consider the opportunity. 

As per the announcement made last week, the company will offer an enhanced experience to soccer fans by giving free access to live matches on Sprint phones, VIP giveaways and fan experiences at specific match locations of upcoming 2016 Copa América Centenario. The beginning of the tournament is scheduled on June 3 in Santa Clara, California.

Marcelo Claure, Sprint president and CEO said “This is the first time the tournament is being held in the United States,”. “We’re celebrating by giving our customers free access to watch every match of the 2016 Copa América Centenario. With FuboTV, customers can use their Sprint smartphones anytime, anywhere on our fastest and most reliable network ever to watch the tournament. Everyone wins with the opportunity to save 50 percent off most AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon standard rate plans when they switch to Sprint. In addition to a world-class network, we are also creating unique experiences for fans to win prizes like a trip to the final match.”

Under the partnership with FuboTV, customers will be given access if they sign up for a 60-day trial. The zero-rating will vanish on June 27, right after Copa America ends.

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There are various subsidiaries of Sprint which provide free cell phone programs or free government cell phone plans. So, fans can enjoy the benefits and enjoy the matches. 

The Federal Communications Commission has been closely examining the zero-rating plans. Wireless carriers are of the opinion that these exemptions benefit customers, whereas net neutrality advocates argue that it provides unfair aids to services that don't count against data caps and allow carriers to prefer some content over others.

AT&T was the first of US mobile carriers to implement zero-rating, followed by Verizon and T-Mobile USA.

The FCC is also reviewing zero-rating implementation from Comcast. But there is no information regarding the timeline for the completion of review and implementation.

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