FCC Proposes Ban on Pay-TV Early Termination Fees

Move is Part of Biden Administration's Effort to Eliminate 'Junk Fees', Vote Scheduled for Mid-December

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a rule to ban early termination fees from pay-TV companies, which would also require these companies to give customers a rebate if they leave before a billing cycle ends.
The proposal is part of the Biden administration's effort to eliminate 'junk fees', which are seen as stifling competition and raising costs for consumers.
The FCC has also proposed 'all-in-pricing' for cable and satellite services to ensure that consumers see all costs, including fees, upfront.
Cable and satellite television companies have been losing millions of paid subscribers to streaming services, with 1.8 million subscribers lost in the second quarter of this year alone.
The FCC's proposal will be voted on in mid-December.