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Cable And Satellite Providers Required To Disclose “All In” Pricing Under Newly Passed FCC Rules

The FCC passed new rules that require cable and satellite providers to more prominently display the true cost of service.

The FCC passed new rules that will require cable and satellite providers to clearly disclose the “all in” price of subscriptions in promotional materials. The FCC chair also has proposed eliminating early termination fees charged by cable and satellite providers, as well as requirements to offer consumers prorated credits or rebates after the cancellation of service. “The FCC’s micromanagement of advertising in today’s hyper-competitive marketplace will force operators to either clutter their ads with confusing disclosures or leave pricing information out entirely.

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