We’ve long noted how the FCC (regardless of party) largely ignores how muted competition and monopolization drives up prices for consumers. The agency often talks a good (if ambiguous) game a…

The Telecom Industry Is Very Mad Because The FCC MIGHT Examine High Broadband Prices::We’ve long noted how the FCC (regardless of party) largely ignores how muted competition and monopolization drives up prices for consumers. The agency often talks a good (if ambiguous) game about “bridging the digital divide,” but they don’t collect and share pricing data proving market failure, nor are they capable of admitting monopolies exist and…

  • Tosti@feddit.nlEnglish
    32·
    9 months ago

    Would it just not be better to manage all unavoidable charges to be included in the sticker price?

    For everything, not just broadband.

    • nous@programming.devEnglish
      12·
      9 months ago

      What?!? But then how are companies going to manipulate their pricing to attract new customers away from their competitors without actually cutting any revenue? They neeeed this to keep their numbers up so they look more attractive to investors and get more money. Are you not thinking of the shareholders? Why won’t anyone think of the shareholders!

      /s … if that was not obvious

      • Drusenija@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        9 months ago

        Sorry, no, not obvious, this is likely exactly what they’re thinking, no sarcasm needed.

      • Tosti@feddit.nlEnglish
        2·
        9 months ago

        Split out all the costs you want, itemize the bill, have at it. But if the sticker price says 45 dollah i want to be able to pay that and get what you offer. not have to take out the calculator and add stuff. I think there are to many americans obsessed with “big goberment stealing my moniez” … who cares. If its in the price and the price is competitive I dont care that x% is tax. It will be the same on all competing products too.