ISPs comply with FCC rule after protesting requirement to list all fees.

ISPs comply with FCC rule after protesting requirement to list all fees.

  • Magnetron@lemmy.zipEnglish
    12·
    7 months ago

    I’m not an expert, but this seems really consumer friendly, and this should go a long way to promote competition in the marketplace. Then again, I’m not an expert.

    • SturgiesYrFaseEnglish
      12·
      7 months ago

      Won’t help in communities where there’s literally only one provider, but it’s a start.

      • JeffreyOrange@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3·
        7 months ago

        It will probably still help with comparing different plans. I think they should make different monthly rates illegal though. Like a price hike after half the contract is up. Just make it the same motnhly rate for the entire contract.

        • SturgiesYrFaseEnglish
          2·
          7 months ago

          Like a price hike after half the contract is up.

          It’s a loyalty penalty. Instead of discounts you get fleeced harder.

      • HopFlop@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
        2·
        7 months ago

        How did it work until now? Are different prices for different speeds not a thing or am I misunderstanding what this bill is supposed to do?