The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted new rules that will require broadband labels to disclose pricing details, similar to nutritional labels on food products. The move aims to provide transparency to consumers about what they are paying for when purchasing home or mobile internet packages.
This image provided by the Federal Communications Commission shows a portion of a blank, sample broadband consumer label. Much like nutritional labels on food products, broadband labels for internet packages will soon tell you just what is going into the pricing of your service, thanks to new rules adopted by the Federal Communications Commission this week.
The labels will be mandated to appear at any point of sale, including online and in stores, and they will be required to disclose all pricing information — including introductory rates, data allowances, and speeds. The labels will also include links to information about network management practices and privacy policies.
“Fees can make it hard to understand the true cost of an internet plan," said Donenberg, adding that the agency is “committed to rooting out surprise junk fees that some companies pile on to your bills.”2. Whether that price will change after a certain period and what it will change to4. Whether the company participates in the Affordable Connectivity Program and link to check if one qualifies7.
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