People tell FCC that bulk billing 'forces' them to buy cable TV

Individuals are filing comments with the Federal Communications Commission about their experiences with bulk billing. They’re complaining that they’re forced to pay for cable TV when they don’t want it and they’re forced to get broadband from cable providers even if they currently have fiber broadband, which they love. The comments are the result of FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel's plans to initiate a proceeding to ban bulk billing arrangements in multi-tenant environments, such as apartment buildings. And even though the FCC hasn’t formally issued a notice of inquiry, ex parte comments are coming into the agency, both in favor and against. So far, comments from trade associations and service providers (and all their lawyers) are generally opposed to a ban on bulk billing. But the more interesting comments have been filed by individuals who are not fans of bulk billing.