The FCC has issued a Notice of Inquiry to explore the use of data caps (also referred to as “usages allowances” or “usage limits”) for fixed and mobile broadband Internet service, and their corresponding impact on consumers and competition. The FCC is seeking comment to better understand the current state of data caps and whether data caps cause harm to competition or consumers’ ability to access broadband Internet services. The Commission is seeking comment on: (1) the impact of data caps on consumers; (2) consumers’ experience with data caps; and (3) how consumers are informed about data caps on service offerings.
