How Do I Read a Broadband Consumer Label

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Consumer Label is a standardized label that provides critical information about the internet service you are considering or currently using. Think of it as a nutrition label, but instead of food ingredients and calories, it details your internet service's performance, pricing, and other essential features.

The FCC introduced the Consumer Label to make it easier to understand and compare internet services. By providing clear, concise, and consistent information, the label helps you make more informed decisions about which service best meets your needs.

The label includes several key pieces of information, including:

• Price: The monthly cost of the service.
• Speed: The advertised download and upload speeds you can expect.
• Data Allowance: Any data caps or limits on how much data you can use each month.
• Other Fees: Additional fees or charges you might incur.
• Performance: Metrics about the reliability and quality of the internet service.