https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/02/cable-tv-companies-tell-fcc-early-termination-fees-are-good-actually/ > Cable and satellite TV companies are defending their early termination fees (ETFs) in hopes of avoiding a ban proposed by the Federal Communications Commission. > The FCC voted to propose the ban in December, kicking off a public comment period that has drawn responses from those for and against the rules. The FCC plan would prohibit early termination fees charged by cable and satellite TV providers and require the TV companies to give prorated credits or rebates to customers who cancel before a billing period ends.