How Consolidation and Reduced Competition are Raising Your Internet and TV Costs

Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) released a report on the affordability of broadband and television services. Key findings from this report include:

• 23 million low-income households lost $30–$75 per month in broadband support, forcing 70% of recipients to downgrade or discontinue their internet access.
• The FCC is making it easier for broadband providers to hide fees from consumers.
• The FCC is reducing competition by forcing Dish to abandon its nationwide network, effectively eliminating a fourth national carrier.