These are the US carriers that let you stream at HD resolution or higher
Published on: 2025-11-07 21:00:00
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority
While limited data plans still exist, unlimited plans have become much more prevalent in the US market over the last decade or so. Unfortunately, not all unlimited data plans are created equal. Many carriers only provide so much high-speed data before the line is slowed down in priority or even capped at a slower speed that ranges from unnoticeable to unusable. The most common limit you’ll find is on streaming quality, with many services limiting the quality to just SD (480p.)
Are there any US mobile plans that offer no streaming throttle, or at least all give you the option to adjust your quality settings? Yes, actually, there are several options on both the postpaid and prepaid side of the market.
All of the big three networks offer higher-quality streaming options Even though the big three carriers typically stick to SD streaming for many of their plans, there are a few exceptions at the higher end of the scale: Verizon Unlimited Ultimate offer
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