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In January 2025, the [[Federal Communications Commission]] (FCC) made a sweeping decision affecting consumer choice in broadband internet for residents of multi-tenant buildings. This decision reversed course on a previous proposal that would have given tenants more control over their internet service provider options. | In January 2025, the [[Federal Communications Commission]] (FCC) made a sweeping decision affecting consumer choice in broadband internet for residents of multi-tenant buildings. This decision reversed course on a previous proposal that would have given tenants more control over their internet service provider options. | ||
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===2022 FCC Rule Changes=== | ===2022 FCC Rule Changes=== | ||
In 2022, the FCC modified its rules regarding multi-tenant environments<ref>[https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/01/fcc-chair-nixes-plan-to-boost-broadband-competition-in-apartment-buildings/ "FCC chair helps ISPs and landlords make deals that renters can't escape"] ''Ars Technica'', January 27, 2025. Retrieved 2 February, 2025.</ref> | In 2022, the FCC modified its rules regarding multi-tenant environments:<ref>[https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/01/fcc-chair-nixes-plan-to-boost-broadband-competition-in-apartment-buildings/ "FCC chair helps ISPs and landlords make deals that renters can't escape"] ''Ars Technica'', January 27, 2025. Retrieved 2 February, 2025.</ref> | ||
*The ban on exclusive access agreements remained | *The ban on exclusive access agreements remained | ||
*Bulk billing arrangements remained permissible | *Bulk billing arrangements remained permissible | ||
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===March 2024 Proposed Changes=== | ===March 2024 Proposed Changes=== | ||
Then-Chairwoman Rosenworcel's proposal would have<ref name="doc-4009"/> | Then-Chairwoman Rosenworcel's proposal would have:<ref name="doc-4009"/> | ||
*Maintained the ban on exclusive access agreements | *Maintained the ban on exclusive access agreements | ||
*Required bulk billing arrangements to include tenant opt-out provisions | *Required bulk billing arrangements to include tenant opt-out provisions | ||
===January 2025 Final Outcome=== | ===January 2025 Final Outcome=== | ||
Chairman Carr's decision specifically addressed the bulk billing proposal<ref>[[:File:DOC-409130A1.pdf|FCC Press Release, "Chairman Carr Stops Costly Regulatory Overreach"]] ''FCC'', January 27, 2025</ref> | Chairman Carr's decision specifically addressed the bulk billing proposal:<ref>[[:File:DOC-409130A1.pdf|FCC Press Release, "Chairman Carr Stops Costly Regulatory Overreach"]] ''FCC'', January 27, 2025</ref> | ||
*Building owners still cannot enter exclusive access agreements | *Building owners still cannot enter exclusive access agreements | ||
*Building owners can continue mandatory bulk billing without opt-out provisions | *Building owners can continue mandatory bulk billing without opt-out provisions | ||