Verizon sends cease and desist letter to Netflix over buffering message that blames ISP
Jun05
Verizon has taken offense at Netflix’s buffering message that blames Verizon’s busy network for sub-par video delivery. It’s so upset it sent the video-delivery site a cease and desist letter. First noticed by journalist Yuti Victor, the new Netflix buffering message for Verizon customers states: “The Verizon network is crowded right now. Adjusting video for smoother playback…” Today Verizon responded with legal action. The letter, first reported by CNBC, states: There is no basis for Netflix to assert that issues with respect to playback of any particular video session are attributable solely to the Verizon network. Yesterday Verizon posted a blog by…
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