AT&T, Friday introduced Stream Saver, a new data-saving feature similar to T-Mobile’s Binge On to effectively throttle mobile video streams on its mobile network. Starting in early 2017, AT&T will roll out a the free feature to customers on most of its data plans, including GoPhone customers.
According to AT&T, Stream Saver lets users watch more video on your wireless phone or tablet while using less data, by streaming most higher definition video at standard definition quality, similar to DVD (about 480p). That means more emailing, surfing, shopping, navigating, listening to music, and of course, more video, said the Operator.
Once activated, customers will have the freedom to turn the feature on and off as needed through myAT&T account settings.
“We know our customers love to be entertained while mobile, and Stream Saver lets them enjoy more of what they love, whether it's video or something else,” said David Christopher, chief marketing officer, AT&T Entertainment Group. “And, they are in control - it's their choice on how to use this innovative feature.”
