In response, Rosenworcel proposed letting tenants opt out of such bulk billing arrangements, closing an apparent loophole in an FCC rule meant to ban exclusive internet contracts for buildings.

“NAA applauds this important decision by Chairman Carr to withdraw a proposal to ban bulk-billing agreements,” said Bob Pinnegar, NAA President & CEO. “By making this move, the new FCC is ...

In October, the same alliance urged the FCC to drop the ban, saying a recent US court decision showed the Commission lacked the authority to regulate bulk billing deals.