The new FCC Chair Brendan Carr has rolled back a Biden-era proposal that aimed to limit landlords from mandating tenants to use a single bulk internet service provider. Carr argued this was a win for consumers, suggesting the previous regulation would inflate costs. However, the overturned proposal merely granted tenants the right to refuse these services. In contrast, housing industry lobbyists praised the decision, reinforcing concerns that landlords are now free to impose subpar internet prices on tenants without alternative options.
Public Knowledge's legal director stated the proposed bulk-billing ban would eliminate methods allowing landlords to bypass FCC rules, now enabling poor service for inflated prices.
Brendan Carr framed his decision as a win for consumers, arguing that the earlier proposal would have led to increased internet costs for tenants.
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