Who has to show one
The FCC requires internet providers to display a broadband label wherever a home or mobile broadband plan is sold. Larger providers had to comply from April 2024 and smaller providers from October 2024.
What’s on the label
- Monthly price, and whether it’s an introductory rate, how long it lasts and what it rises to.
- Contract length, if any.
- One-time fees (activation, installation) and monthly fees such as equipment rental.
- Typical download and upload speeds and typical latency.
- Data allowance and any charges for extra data.
- Links to network management and privacy policies.
How to use it
Compare labels side by side for plans available at your address. Focus on the total monthly cost after any promotion ends, plus fees, and the typical speeds rather than the “up to” headline. Keep a copy of the label when you sign up.
Last updated: 2 October 2026
