Bulk Billing Ban Will Increase Consumer Costs, Say Providers
Expert panelists join the chorus of voices opposing FCCs proposed bulk billing ban on Wednesday’s Broadband Breakfast Live Online.

Expert panelists join the chorus of voices opposing FCCs proposed bulk billing ban on Wednesday’s Broadband Breakfast Live Online.
WASHINGTON, May 9, 2024 - Consumer costs will “skyrocket” under a bulk billing ban, according to a variety of industry leaders speaking at Wednesday's Broadband Breakfast Live Online webcast about the Federal Communications Commission's proposal.
“Without bulk billing it’ll cause uncertainty in the business and it won’t be good for the consumers.” Philip Kantor, vice president of Blue Stream Communications, told the event.
The efforts are not termed ‘investigations,’ but - signed only by Democrats - demand answers from Carr.
Regional ISP urged regulators to adopt reforms modeled on federal rules.
The Federal Communications Commission is seeking comment on the proposal.
Wulfsen argued that fiber is a better long-term investment than satellite.