"The FCC is moving to dismantle a rule requiring internet service providers to publish detailed "nutrition labels" for their service plans, just over a year after the requirement went into effect. The changes it's proposing could roll back transparency requirements that took years to establish - making it harder to tell how much you'll be paying for internet service."
"Requiring ISPs to display their pricing in a clear, standardized way was intended to strengthen transparency so consumers know what they're actually signing up for. Affordability remains a major issue for America's broadband network, especially since the Affordable Connectivity Program ended last year due to a lack of funding. So, anything that makes pricing clearer seems like an obvious benefit to consumers."
The FCC voted 2-1 on October 28 to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking aiming to scale back the Broadband Facts label that ISPs have been required to provide since April 2024. The Broadband Facts label provides a standardized breakdown of all charges in internet service plans, including state and local pass-through fees that often do not appear in advertised prices. The label was intended to increase pricing transparency and help consumers understand true costs, particularly after the Affordable Connectivity Program ended due to funding shortages. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is advocating removal of rules he calls burdensome and of minimal consumer benefit, targeting six specific label requirements.
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