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ISPs complain that listing every fee is too hard, urge FCC to scrap new rule (arstechnica.com)
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[–] 4 points 3 years ago (5 children)

Why would it be easier for the consumer to get one line item “ALL FEES” on their bill, instead of a more granular, itemized bill that explains the reasons I’m paying for something?

It isn’t easier. It’s just more obfuscating.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 years ago (3 children)

    "The labels must be displayed to consumers at the point of sale and include monthly price, additional charges, speeds, data caps, additional charges for data, and other information."

    Its talking about point of sale not bills

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  • [–] 4 points 3 years ago (2 children)

    Alrighty, why would I prefer everything be condensed at the point of sale instead of spelled out for me?

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago (1 child)

    The point of it is that they have to show the max cost, not say it cost $59 then once you've signed up start charging $74 because of undisclosed 'hidden' costs. We don't deal with that bullshit in Australia, my ISP tells me it'll cost $99 a month for my chosen speed and unlimited data, thats what I pay no extra charges unless i select a package that gives me extra.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago

    I imagine that would take a very, very specific law here in America. Corporations screwing over customers is our new national pastime. But honestly as long as I saw the total bill with no change from what was advertised to me that would be fine too.

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