The Federal Communications Commission will vote to eliminate a rule that requires Internet service providers to list all of their so-called “passthrough” fees on an easily accessible broadband price label. The FCC vote could also make the price labels themselves a bit harder for consumers to find.

ISPs routinely advertise prices much lower than those actually charged to consumers on their monthly bills. One method of raising monthly bill prices above advertised rates is to tack on fees that, ISPs claim, are used to offset charges imposed by local governments.

  • Wataba@sh.itjust.works
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    1 day ago

    Its literally just an abuse-manipulation tactic at that point.

    Going overboard, then retreating back only slightly to give the false impression of being reasonable, when theyve already got what they want.

    Throw it on the pile of shit that the public will never acknowledge, yes I know.