Internet service providers will be required to offer low-cost plans as well as clear nutrition-label-style information on pricing and services
The federal government is allocating about $65 billion to improve broadband internet access in rural areas and make broadband more affordable for lower-income households across the U.S.
The internet provisions are included in the $1 trillion-plus Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law today by President Joe Biden.
States will receive large grants to pay for internet improvements. The legislation extends a federal discount on broadband service for low-income families. And it requires clear, uniform labeling of internet prices that will help consumers compare plans and understand the fees on their monthly bills.
