New broadband service labels borrow from food industry
Trying to make the most of new broadband service labels? You are in the right place. Below we break it down in plain English, with practical tips you can actually use.
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Taking a cue from food manufacturers
The FCC says it gets more than 2,000 complaints every year from consumers who are hit with surprise fees from their Internet provider. That’s why they came up with these charts designed just like the nutrition labels we’re all so familiar with.
The charts let you easily know the following info at a glance:
- Cost: Cost points, including various charges that seem confusing to consumers like overage, equipment, early termination and administrative fees.
- Data Allowances: This is the carrier-defined plan limit after which consumers will face some consequence, such as additional charges or slowed data speeds.
- Performance: Broadband speed and other performance metrics.
That should go a long way to helping consumers understand their bills and their service. While these charts won’t be mandatory, Internet service providers can use them at the point of sale , either online or in a store , as a legal safe harbor to ‘help assure compliance with the transparency rules,’ according to The Wall Street Journal.
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The bottom line: a little research on new broadband service labels goes a long way. Compare your options, watch for seasonal offers, and never pay full price when a better deal is one click away.
Originally published at clark.com.
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