For 2302, here is an example of the rulemaking process. The Federal Communications Commission has proposed a rule "that would require mobile service providers to provide usage alerts and information that will assist consumers in avoiding unexpected charges on their bills." This would avoid bill shock in case, for example, if a child started downloading tons of songs not knowing each download cost $1 a kilobyte.
- Here's the FCC press release.
- Here's FCC's description of their rulemaking process.
- Slate comments on the rule.
- FCC bill shock proposal exposes carriers to greater legal woes, analyst says.
- Government To Protect Us From Bill Shock.
For 2301s and 2302s, this might be good for a general discussion of the proper role of government. Is the FCC right in proposing to do this? Are they protecting the public the abuse of cell phone companies, or should customers monitor their bills? In Tea Party language, is this in infringement of individual liberty?
