FCC proposal to require TV providers to disclose “all-in” costs …

[Axtremus]

https://reuters.com/world/us/us-fcc-proposes-force-cable-tv-operators-disclose-full-pricing-2023-06-20/

WASHINGTON, June 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Tuesday proposed a rule that would require cable TV and broadcast satellite operators to disclose to consumers the full pricing for video programming services in promotional materials and on their bills - a plan quickly endorsed by President Joe Biden.

The FCC's proposal is intended to force these companies to make clear the "all-in" cost to consumers rather than concealing the true price by hitting subscribers with various taxes, fees and surcharges excluded from the promoted pricing.
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A good step in the right direction.

[Jon]

Yes. Now do airlines.

[89th]

@Jon said in FCC proposal to require TV providers to disclose “all-in” costs …:

Yes. Now do airlines.

When I book a flight I usually search google flights, the prices listed usually include all fees and taxes. Then again, I almost always fly Delta.

[Axtremus]

More often than not I fly American, and its ticketing website usually shows "all-in" prices when I search for flights.

[Jolly]

American most of the time.

[Jon]

@Jolly said in FCC proposal to require TV providers to disclose “all-in” costs …:

American most of the time.

To Dallas or Charlotte and then on to your final destination?

[Jolly]

Dallas most of the time. During COVID we lost most of our connection flights to Atlanta.

[Jon]

Presumably that was Delta.

[George K]

Returning to the cable thing...

One thing that really REALLY frosts me are the additional fees for shit I don't want/use.

[Copper]

I received 3 emails from Jet Blue this week reminding me that I have not purchased access to the overhead storage bin.

I will carry on without it.

[Jon]

Seriously?

Did you purchase your pressurized air for the trip?

[89th]

@George-K said in FCC proposal to require TV providers to disclose “all-in” costs …:

Returning to the cable thing...

One thing that really REALLY frosts me are the additional fees for shit I don't want/use.

So, many, fees!

[George K]

@89th said in FCC proposal to require TV providers to disclose “all-in” costs …:

So, many, fees!

And this month's bill is even better. $7 better.

[Doctor Phibes]

The fact that I used to pay over $200 a month and pretty much every program was unwatchable without a DVR due to the amount of commercials is bloody ridiculous.

[Copper]

@Jon said in FCC proposal to require TV providers to disclose “all-in” costs …:

Seriously?

Did you purchase your pressurized air for the trip?

Don’t be surprised