FCC looking to gut broadband labeling requirements, because poor ISPs need a break

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TL;DRThe FCC is looking to eliminate some of its broadband labeling requirements for ISPs.Broadband “nutrition” labels were introduced to make it easier for consumers to compare prices and services, fees inclusive.The FCC teases further interest in backpedaling on labeling requirements it believes “provide minimal benefit to consumers.”When you’re signing up for internet access, how confident are you about what your bill’s actually going to look like? ISPs and cellular carriers both have a reputation for positively opaque billing practices, piling on fees and passing taxes along to end users. As a consequence, responsible lawmakers pushed for legislation aimed at simplifying bills, and forcing ISPs to be upfront and clear about all their fees. But right now, current FCC leadership is doing its darndest to undo some of those changes and make things easier for the ISPs.Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority?