The Lower Internet Costs Act would require internet service providers to clearly display the total price for broadband service as a single line item on customer bills and in advertisements, rather than burying costs in hidden fees. The Federal Communications Commission would have 90 days after the law's enactment to write regulations enforcing these requirements. The bill specifically prohibits providers from charging several types of fees commonly added to bills, including state cost recovery charges, network maintenance fees, local access fees, and technical support fees. The rules would apply to all broadband customers, including those with older "grandfathered" plans, and would also cover broadband services sold as part of bundled packages with other services. The legislation aims to make internet pricing more transparent and affordable by eliminating misleading pricing practices and unexpected surcharges that consumers often discover only after signing up.
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