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FCC RIN: 3060-AL73 Publication ID: Spring 2024 
Title: ●Cable Operator and DBS Provider Billing Practices, MB Docket No 23-405 
Abstract:

This proceeding addresses certain billing practices of cable and direct broadcast satellite (DBS) service providers that penalize subscribers for terminating video service or switching video service providers.  Comment is sought on proposals to protect consumers and promote competition in the video programming marketplace.  The proposed customer service protection rules include prohibiting cable operators and DBS service providers from imposing early termination fees and billing cycle fees on subscribers.

 
Agency: Federal Communications Commission(FCC)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 25.701    47 CFR 76.309   
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151    47 U.S.C. 154(i)    47 U.S.C. 303(v) and 335(a)    47 U.S.C. 552(b)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  01/05/2024  89 FR 740   
Next Action Undetermined  To Be Determined 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: YES  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Katie Costello
Policy Division, Media Bureau
Federal Communications Commission
Media Bureau, 45 L Street NE,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone:202 418-2233
Fax:202 418-1069
Email: katie.costello@fcc.gov