The FCC is trying to make it easier for internet providers to charge hidden fees

The article discusses a proposal by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) that aims to make it easier for internet service providers (ISPs) to charge hidden fees. The proposal seeks to eliminate the requirement for ISPs to provide itemized bills with accurate information, which was previously mandated by a Biden-era transparency rule. The FCC claims that these "unnecessary" requirements may "confuse customers," but the article suggests that the move is more likely to benefit ISPs by allowing them to hide fees and make it harder for consumers to compare prices. The proposal also targets requirements to make this information readily available to all consumers, including making it multi-lingual and accessible through customer account portals. The FCC head, Brendan Carr, has defended the proposal, claiming it aims to "separate the wheat from the chaff" and provide consumers with the information they need. However, the language of the proposal suggests the opposite, indicating a desire to reduce transparency and make it easier for ISPs to charge hidden fees. The article concludes by noting that a vote on the proposal is scheduled for October 28, and that it is part of Carr's "Delete, Delete, Delete" initiative, which seeks to remove government regulations, seemingly in an effort to appease former President Trump.