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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 (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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