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
This image provided by the Federal Communications Commission shows a portion of a blank, sample broadband consumer label. service, thanks to new rules adopted by the Federal Communications Commission this week. to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!
“If you’ve ever shopped for home or mobile internet, you can understand how hard it can be to understand what you’re actually paying for,” said Jon Donenberg, Deputy Director of the White House National Economic Council, on a call with reporters. “The broadband nutrition label is a tool that can help consumers make sure they have a clear, straightforward explanation of home and mobile services before signing up for anything.
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.
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The FCC just quadrupled the download speed required to market internet as ‘broadband’Will Shanklin has been writing about gadgets, tech and their impact on humanity since 2011. Before joining Engadget, he spent five years creating and leading the mobile technology section for New Atlas. His work has also appeared on SlashGear, TechRadar, Digital Trends, AppleInsider, Android Central, HuffPost and others.
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