FCC Votes to Eliminate Cable and Satellite Termination Fees

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to move forward with a proposed rule that would eliminate early termination fees and require cable and satellite providers to give subscribers a prorated credit or rebate for the remaining days in their billing cycle upon cancellation. The rule aims to address consumer frustration with "junk fees" and is part of President Joe Biden's initiative to reduce or eliminate such fees across various services. The FCC will seek public feedback before issuing a final decision.
- Cable service cancellation fees might be on the way out The Verge
- FCC proposes to ban cable and satellite TV ‘junk fees’ CNN
- Cable lobby and Republicans fight proposed ban on early termination fees Ars Technica
- FCC votes to ban termination fees for quitting cable and satellite services Boing Boing
- FCC votes to ban termination fees for cable and satellite services CNBC
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