FCC chair proposes ban on deceptive “Broadcast TV” and “Regional Sports” fees

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A new proposal targeting hidden fees charged by cable and satellite companies could force TV providers to clearly list their "all-in" prices. proposal announced today by Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel would require cable and direct-broadcast satellite providers to "state the total cost of video programming service clearly and prominently, including broadcast retransmission consent, regional sports programming, and other programming-related fees, as a prominent single line item on subscribers' bills and in promotional materials. The FCC finalized the plan to implement broadband labels in November 2022, but the mandate hasn't taken effect yet

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