Providers Want FCC Data Cap Inquiry Dropped

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2024 – Mobile carriers and other industry groups urged the Federal Communications Commission to drop its inquiry into broadband data caps in comments to the agency last week.

Data caps are monthly usage limits on some broadband plans. When users exceed them, they can either be charged extra fees or have their speeds reduced. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel opened an inquiry into the practice last month, saying the agency had received thousands of consumer complaints.

To hear providers tell it, those capped plans allow low-income subscribers and those who use less data to pay less for broadband access.