Boston Urges FCC To Preserve Broadband Price Transparency Rules
City says affordability remains primary barrier to internet adoption
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19, 2026 – Boston's top official urged the Federal Communications Commission to preserve existing broadband price transparency requirements, arguing that proposed changes would weaken consumer protections and undermine affordability.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, D, said in recent comments with the FCC that the proposed revisions to broadband label rules would not enhance consumer choice and would be inconsistent with congressional intent.
Boston argued that Section 60504 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act required broadband providers to disclose clear pricing information, including whether an advertised price was an introductory rate and what consumers will be required to pay after that period ends. The city said Congress intended labels to serve as a transparency tool and that weakening those requirements would create confusion, particularly for lower-income households.
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