Federal Communications Commission – Broadband Labeling Requirements

Late last year, the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC" or the "Commission") released a Report and Order (the "Order") promulgating new disclosure requirements for broadband providers in the form of a label to be visible at the point of sale. This client alert provides a summary of the requirements providers must follow in formulating and displaying their labels. We also include here a high-level checklist, which provides a guide to the content requirements applicable to providers when creating their labels. Do not hesitate to reach out to us with questions about how the rules apply to your organization.

Introduction

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act directed the FCC to impose a requirement on broadband internet service providers ("providers") to label their broadband service plan offerings in a way that provides clear information to consumers about their service and pricing. The Commission conducted several public hearings and solicited comment