FCC clamps down on confusing ‘hidden fees’ in your cable TV bill

/ The cost of video subscriptions on bills and ads must be displayed as a single price inclusive of any ‘hidden’ fees.

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The ruling aims to make it easier to accurately compare subscription prices against other providers. Illustration by Hugo Herrera / The Verge

Cable and satellite TV providers will need to ensure they show the total price of subscription plans as a “prominent single line item” — including costs described as extra fees — under a rule adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on

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