You’re probably familiar with nutrition labels on things like breakfast cereals, potato chips, and cans of soup. Similar labels can now be found on the websites of local telephone companies and internet providers.
The FCC has ordered all Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to prominently display these labels wherever phone or Internet plans are sold.
I checked the major wireless carriers and found that AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile all have broadband labels under each plan they offer. If it is not available in your store, please contact your sales representative. Must be accessible for customer reviews. When I visited a Verizon store, a representative displayed each label on a tablet that was carried around the store.
The design of these labels is consumer friendly. You can see additional charges such as monthly charges, trial prices, and connection charges at a glance. Discounts and bundles? They’re also organized by item.
While this information used to be difficult to obtain, it is now easy to compare services from different providers side by side.
Major cable internet providers, such as Comcast and Spectrum, are also required to present this information on their websites. If you’ve ever tried to compare cable company rates, you probably couldn’t find that information anywhere.
When comparing plans, pay close attention to the internet speeds promised. The right speed for you depends on your home Internet usage. For example, if online gaming, 4K streaming, and multiple smart devices are part of your daily life, you’ll need a plan that offers speeds of at least 200 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, especially if video conferencing is involved. .
Broadband labels are more than informational. A tool for savvy shoppers. Take your time and check the speeds promised by your current plan. If your actual speeds don’t match, you should hold your ISP responsible. Why settle for less when you are paying more?
