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  • FCC Allows ISPs to Hide Fees on Your Broadband Bill
    October 31, 2025

    FCC Allows ISPs to Hide Fees on Your Broadband Bill

    The FCC is proposing to eliminate rules requiring internet service providers to display "Broadband Facts" labels, which detail the full cost of service plans including often-hidden fees. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr argues the current transparency rules are overly burdensome for providers and offer ...

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  • California Bans Predatory Early Cancellation Fees
    October 14, 2025

    California Bans Predatory Early Cancellation Fees

    A new California law (AB 483) protects consumers from unexpected early termination fees in installment contracts by requiring transparency and capping fees at 30% of the contract's total value. The legislation mandates that businesses clearly disclose cancellation charges upfront, preventing them...

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