ISPs' long nightmare of having to list all the fees they charge is finally over
The FCC has voted to roll back a Biden-era rule that required Internet service providers to clearly itemize all 'passthrough' fees on broadband price labels. ISPs argued the requirement was too complex, and the new rule allows them to aggregate these fees into an 'up to' amount.
Why it matters
The change reduces transparency for consumers, making it harder to compare the true monthly costs of broadband services.
Hidden fees ISPs’ long nightmare of having to list all the fees they charge is finally over FCC lets ISPs stop listing all fees after companies complained it was too hard.
40 Credit: Getty Images | DjelicS Credit: Getty Images | DjelicS Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav The Federal Communications Commission today voted to eliminate a Biden-era rule that required Internet service providers to list all of their so-called “passthrough” fees on easily accessible broadband price labels.
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