FCC's Rosenworcel Wants to Address Consumer Pain Points
Agency’s effort backs White House in seeking ways for consumers to engage with live representatives.

Agency’s effort backs White House in seeking ways for consumers to engage with live representatives.
WASHINGTON, August 13, 2024 – Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel Monday shared a notice of inquiry that would seek information on ways to improve provider service to phone, cable and broadband customers.
The FCC's notice followed a White House announcement just hours before that launched its “Time is Money” campaign to crack down on ways corporations add excessive paperwork and hold times to consumers.
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Providers had asked for several changes, including to how the agency determined the presence of unsubsidized competitors.
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