Congress seems to struggle with simple concepts, but somehow they're able to fix prices accurately for telecom services. I wonder what kind of discovery went into fixing this price.
> Each ISP would also be required to "make commercially reasonable efforts to promote and advertise" these plans, including … promotional materials sent to consumers in eligible households. [emphasis mine]
Economics aside, they seem to be capable of making the best decisions surrounding marketing as well. I do find the concept of government-mandated junk mail to be somewhat interesting, especially coming from the same-ish government that made a big deal about plastic straws. Again, was there some sort of research into the efficacy of telecom marketing-by-junkmail or did it just seem kind of expected to whomever was writing the bill for the congressperson?