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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 | 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 (ISP) options. | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
In March 2024, then-FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced a proposal aimed at increasing tenant's choice at choosing their ISP for internet access in multi-tenant buildings.<ref name="doc-4009">[[:File:DOC-400915A1.pdf|FCC Press Release "FCC CHAIRWOMAN ANNOUNCES PUSH TO LOWER BROADBAND COSTS & INCREASE CHOICE FOR FAMILIES LIVING IN APARTMENT BUILDINGS"]] ''[[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]''. March 5, 2024</ref> The proposal followed the Commission's 2022 rules that had already: | In March 2024, then-FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced a proposal aimed at increasing tenant's choice at choosing their ISP for internet access in multi-tenant buildings.<ref name="doc-4009">[[:File:DOC-400915A1.pdf|FCC Press Release "FCC CHAIRWOMAN ANNOUNCES PUSH TO LOWER BROADBAND COSTS & INCREASE CHOICE FOR FAMILIES LIVING IN APARTMENT BUILDINGS"]] ''[[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]''. March 5, 2024 ([https://web.archive.org/web/20251105203820if_/https://consumerrights.wiki/images/a/ab/DOC-400915A1.pdf Archived]).</ref> The proposal followed the Commission's 2022 rules that had already: | ||
*Prohibited broadband providers from entering into certain revenue sharing agreements with building owners | *Prohibited broadband providers from entering into certain revenue sharing agreements with building owners | ||
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===2022 FCC Rule Changes=== | ===2022 FCC Rule Changes=== | ||
In 2022, the FCC modified its rules regarding multi-tenant environments:<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brodkin |first=Jon |date=2025-01-27 |title=FCC chair helps ISPs and landlords make deals that renters can’t escape |url=https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/01/fcc-chair-nixes-plan-to-boost-broadband-competition-in-apartment-buildings/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250203052411/https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/01/fcc-chair-nixes-plan-to-boost-broadband-competition-in-apartment-buildings/ |archive-date=2025-02-03 |access-date=2025-02-02 |website= | In 2022, the FCC modified its rules regarding multi-tenant environments:<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brodkin |first=Jon |date=2025-01-27 |title=FCC chair helps ISPs and landlords make deals that renters can’t escape |url=https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/01/fcc-chair-nixes-plan-to-boost-broadband-competition-in-apartment-buildings/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250203052411/https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/01/fcc-chair-nixes-plan-to-boost-broadband-competition-in-apartment-buildings/ |archive-date=2025-02-03 |access-date=2025-02-02 |website=Ars Technica}}</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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===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"]] ''[[Federal Communications Commission|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"]] ''[[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]'', January 27, 2025 ([https://web.archive.org/web/20251105203820if_/https://consumerrights.wiki/images/4/4a/DOC-409130A1.pdf Archived]).</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 | ||