Jessica Dine
Policy Analyst, Open Technology Institute and Wireless Future, New America
OTI and other groups submitted joint comments arguing against the FCC’s proposed changes to broadband consumer labels, which could lead to the widening of the digital divide. They emphasize that consumer protection requirements must center accountability and transparency. They also provide concrete recommendations for the Commission to engage in a robust review and reporting process on if the current requirements are functioning as intended and ways they could be improved for consumers.