The FCC is going after ISP data caps • The Register
22 hours ago · The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) yesterday announced the launch of its inquiry into ISPs, both terrestrial and mobile, for their use of artificial data caps and speed throttling to limit internet access for subscribers on lower-cost tiers. These limits, said FCC chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, are indefensible in the post-pandemic era.
The FCC is looking into the impact of broadband data caps and …
1 day ago · Many internet plans come with a data cap that limits how much bandwidth you can use each month. If you go over the data cap, internet service providers will typically charge an extra fee or slow ...
Exploring the Impact of Data Caps on Consumer Access to …
Data Caps and Broadband Labels. Consumers can check their current plan’s Broadband Consumer Label to see if their plan has a usage limit, or Data Cap. Each label includes a section – Data Included with Monthly Price – that explains the amount of data the plan provides before extra fees are charged or performance is decreased.
US FCC opens probe into broadband firm caps on internet data use
2 days ago · The FCC will look at "current trends in consumer data usage; the impact of data caps on consumers, consumers’ experience with data caps, and how consumers are informed about data caps on service ...
FCC Republican opposes regulation of data caps with analogy to …
1 day ago · Democrats are spearheading the effort over the opposition of the FCC's Republican minority. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel floated a plan to open a formal inquiry into data caps in June 2023 ...
FCC Explores How Broadband Data Caps Impact Competition and …
2 days ago · With this NOI, the FCC explores the use of data caps for fixed and mobile broadband Internet service, ... News & Events News & Events . News and Events Overview Headlines Commission Meetings Events Archived Events FCC Podcast Notes from the FCC Press Resources FCC Blog RSS Feeds & Email Signup …
FCC launches a formal inquiry into why broadband data caps
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US FCC Opens Formal Inquiry Into Use of Data Caps by Telecom …
1 day ago · REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Communications Commission said Tuesday it is opening a formal inquiry into the use of data caps by telecom firms and how they ...
The FCC is looking to regulate broadband data caps
Jun 20, 2023 · FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel is proposing the FCC investigate the effect of data caps on customers, particularly the disadvantaged, as well as access to public safety services and more.
FCC Launches Inquiry Into Broadband Data Caps | TV Tech
1 day ago · WASHINGTON —FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel said the agency will launch an official inquiry into how data caps impact consumers and competition. The FCC launched the proceeding after it received nearly 3,000 comments from consumers about broadband provider-imposed caps on how much data they can download and how those limits affect people’s ...