It’s been 34 years since the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 made it mandatory for companies to display a nutrition label on food products in the U.S. These labels helped inform consumers of exactly what and how much they’re eating.
Now, the FCC is hoping its own “nutrition label” requirements for internet service providers will provide that same transparency when it comes to how much pay for a broadband plan.
As of Wednesday, major ISPs will be required to clearly label any and all fees that consumers have to pay for their broadband plans. The FCC has provided a template, much like a “nutrition label,” that forces companies to be upfront about their broadband plans’ total price.
Everything you’ll find on the FCC ‘nutrition label’
The FCC’s “nutritional label” for internet providers will include much more than just the additional monthly fees or additional charges (e.g., taxes).
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