sought to regulate so-called “bulk billing” arrangements. These bulk billing programs have enabled families living in apartments and other multi-tenant environments to pay lower prices for Internet service. Today, Chairman Carr issued the following statement: “During the Biden-Harris Administration, FCC leadership put forward a ‘bulk ...

3 days ago · Bulk billing contracts are only banned by the FCC when they give a provider the exclusive right to access and serve a building. But when tenants are forced to pay for one provider's service, other ...

3 days ago · Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr said Monday the agency will drop a proposed Biden administration plan to ban broadband internet "bulk billing" for residents of apartments ...

4 days ago · The FCC’s decision reaffirms that bulk billing is a critical part of ensuring that affordable, high-speed internet remains accessible to all, particularly in multifamily communities. This move to clear the docket, including the withdrawal of the bulk billing Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, is a step in the right direction, aligning with the ...

4 days ago · Still, Rosenworcel’s plan was met with resistance from cable providers, housing advocates, and a bipartisan group of 50 mayors, who urged the FCC to protect bulk billing, citing its cost ...

The FCC does not currently prohibit what are known as bulk billing arrangements. Under such an arrangement, a company agrees to provide service to every tenant of a building, who are then billed a prorated share of the total cost.

4 days ago · Bulk-billing agreements allow property owners to negotiate directly with internet-service providers, typically securing high-speed internet for renters at rates up to 50 percent lower than standard retail pricing. ... “The FCC has once again affirmed that bulk billing and managed WiFi solutions are of strong benefit to consumers and should be ...

The Chairwoman’s proposal would seek to eliminate “bulk billing” arrangements imposed on tenants that impose a specific broadband service provider for their household.

Mar 5, 2024 · This time, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is looking to ban landlords and condo operators from imposing "bulk billing" arrangements, which can force tenants to use a single broadband...

Mar 5, 2024 · The agency is circulating a proposed rule to ban the practice of “bulk billing,” the White House announced in a press release ahead of President Joe Biden’s meeting with his Competition Council...