The Federal Communications Commission unanimously approved a proposal that would require providers of broadband to create nutrition labels for consumers to help them navigate the industry.
The FCC explained in a news release that the broadband nutrition labels will provide customers with key information about home and mobile internet plans, including introductory rates, speeds, and data allowances, at the point-of- purchase. The final version of the labels won't be known for at least a few months because the agency is required to consider input from the public.
The FCC's broadband nutrition labels are not new. The FCC approved voluntary labels back in 2016 but never got to the point where they were needed. She said that this time is different because these labels are mandatory.
With these broadband nutrition labels, we can compare service providers and plans, hold broadband providers to their promises, and foster more competition, which means better service and better prices.
FCC commissioner Brendan Carr said that the agency should make sure the new labels provide clarity, not confusion.
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