FCC Announces Comment Cycle for Broadband Labeling Further Notice

Comments Due: January 17, 2023Reply Comments Due: February 14, 2023

On November 17, 2022, the FCC released a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that will require broadband Internet access service providers to display easy-to-understand labels to assist consumers when comparison shopping for broadband services. On December 19, 2022, the FCC released a Public Notice establishing the comment dates for the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.

More specifically regarding accessibility for individuals with disabilities, in the Further Notice, the FCC seeks comment on the following:

Interested parties may file comments by accessing the FCC's Electronic Comment Filing System at https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filings. All filings must reference CG Docket No. 22-2. People with disabilities who need assistance to file comments online at https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filings may request assistance by email to [email protected].

Links to the Public Notice:URL: https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-announces-comment-dates-broadband-consumer-label-fnprm Text: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-22-1347A1.txt Word: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-22-1347A1.docx PDF: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-22-1347A1.pdf

Links to the Report and Order and Further Notice:URL: https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-requires-broadband-providers-display-labels-help-consumers Text: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-22-86A1.txt Word: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-22-86A1.docx PDF: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-22-86A1.pdf

For general information about broadband labels, visit: https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandlabels. For specific information about the Public Notice and Further Notice, contact Erica H. McMahon, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, (202) 418-0346, or [email protected]. Individuals who use videophones and are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) may call the FCC's ASL Consumer Support Line at (844) 432-2275 (videophone).