AT&T Inc. and Comcast Corp. are loosening up restrictions on internet plans as they deal with a surge in Americans working from home and pressure from regulators.
AT&T lifted some data caps on broadband services, while Comcast said Friday it would make its Xfinity Wi-Fi hot spots free for everyone. Comcast, the biggest cable company, also said it was “pausing” its data plan, meaning customers will get unlimited data for no additional charge.
Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, a member of the Federal Communications Commission’s Democratic minority, said this week she was concerned that homebound consumers could be penalized for ...
