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Some families with low income in the U.S. might have to pay more for internet next month when the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reduces its monthly internet benefits. This is because Congress has not approved more funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plans to vote on bringing back net neutrality rules that were removed under former President Trump later this month, the agency’s chair announced on Wednesday. If approved, the plan would reinstate the Obama-era rules that prevented broadband providers from blocking or slowing down internet traffic to certain websites and giving faster access to others…

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted new rules Thursday requiring cable and satellite television providers to clearly display their “all-in” prices, as part of the Biden administration’s effort to crack down on so-called “junk fees.” Under the new rules, providers will have to include the total cost of video programming, including any additional programming-related fees,…