# Cheap broadband: compare the price after the promotion

A Broadband Facts label helps separate introductory prices, extra charges, speed and data allowances.

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Added: 2026-10-20
Topic: Technology

## Scope and context

Applies to: United States · Broadband Facts labels
Time context: Reading guide based on FCC's 2024 label documents; checked October 20, 2026
Sources checked: 2026-10-20

This explains published label fields, not a live quote or a claim that every provider complies. Check the current plan and local rules.

## Find the comparable plan

The FCC's fact sheet describes labels covering prices, introductory terms, data allowances and speeds. The label concerns the particular plan, so a bundle advertisement is not automatically comparable to standalone internet.

[1: FCC](https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-401799A1.pdf)

## Read beyond the base monthly price

The FCC's compliance guide distinguishes retail base price from discounts and explains post-promotion pricing. Our comparison includes activation, equipment, recurring extras, data overages and early-exit terms where applicable.

[2: FCC](https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-24-459A1_Rcd.pdf)

## Calculate the period you will actually stay

Write down the number of promotional months and later months, then add the relevant charges. Compare upload speed and latency as well as download speed; different households need different performance.

[1: FCC](https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-401799A1.pdf) · [2: FCC](https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-24-459A1_Rcd.pdf)

## Sources

1. [Consumer fact sheet: Broadband consumer label](https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-401799A1.pdf) — FCC. 2024-04. Introduces the Broadband Facts comparison fields.

2. [Broadband Consumer Labels — Small Entity Compliance Guide](https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-24-459A1_Rcd.pdf) — FCC. 2024-05. Explains base prices, discounts and introductory rates.

## Disclosure

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