Telecoms Sue To Block FTC’s “Click To Cancel” Rule

Reuters reports:

An industry group representing cable and internet providers sued along with two others on Wednesday to block a U.S. Federal Trade Commission rule that requires companies to offer simple cancellation mechanisms for subscriptions.

NCTA – The Internet & Television Association and groups representing the home security and online advertising industries said in papers filed with the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans that the rule known as “click to cancel” oversteps the FTC’s authority and was not supported by evidence.

NCTA represents major cable and internet providers including Charter Communications, Comcast Corp, and Cox Communication, as well as media companies such as Disney Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Discovery.

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