FCC to require ISPs to display broadband 'nutrition labels'
The FCC voted to require broadband Internet providers to display labels that show key information such as prices, speeds, fees, data allowances and other information. #pressrelease
November 17, 2022
WASHINGTON – The Federal Communications Commission today unveiled new rules that will for the first time require broadband providers to display easy-to-understand labels to allow consumers to comparison shop for broadband services. The Report and Order approved by the Commission creates rules that require broadband providers to display, at the point of sale, labels that show key information consumers want−prices, speeds, fees, data allowances and other critical information. The labels resemble the well-known nutrition labels that appear on food products.
"Broadband is an essential service, for everyone, everywhere. Because of this, consumers need to know what they are paying for, and how it compares with other service offerings," said Chairwoman Rosenworcel. "For over 25 years, consumers have enjoyed the convenience of nutrition labels on food products. We're now requiring Internet service providers to display broadband labels for both wireless and wired services. Consumers deserve to get accurate information about price, speed, data allowances, and other terms of service up front."
Additionally, the new broadband labels will empower consumers with several features including: