Broadband Labels Must Be Simple, Have Comparable Data, Say Industry Observers
When it comes to broadband “nutrition” labels, experts say less is more.

When it comes to broadband “nutrition” labels, experts say less is more.
WASHINGTON, April 7, 2022 – Industry experts gave their perspectives on the best ways to implement “nutrition” labels for broadband services and reminded the Federal Communications Commission to keep it simple for consumers.
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