July 22, 2026—America’s Communications Association released the following statement in response to the FCC’s approval of an order modifying the broadband labels rules.
“America’s Communications Association applauds the FCC for simplifying its broadband label rules. Streamlining overly complex, costly, and confusing requirements will help consumers better understand their broadband options and comparison shop more easily,” said Grant Spellmeyer, America’s Communications Association President and CEO. “We especially appreciate the Commission’s inclusion of recommendations from ACA Connects that recognize the increased burdens extraneous broadband label requirements place on small and mid-sized independent operators with limited resources.”
America’s Communications Association (ACA Connects) is a trade organization representing approximately 500 small and medium-sized, independent companies that provide high-speed internet, video, phone, and mobile services covering 29 million households. ACA Connects members operate in every state, providing advanced communications to connect homes, companies, main street, schools, hospitals and more. America’s economic prosperity in smaller communities and rural areas depends on the growth and success of independent operators, who believe a connected nation is a prosperous nation. For more information, visit www.acaconnects.org.