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Oct 23 (Reuters) - 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.

A spokesperson for the FTC declined to comment.

The FTC finalized the rule on Oct. 16 after considering thousands of comments from individuals, industry groups and consumer advocates.

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[–] skvlp@lemm.ee 49 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I’m sure they’re doing this out of a burning desire to do what’s best for their customers /s

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm sure that's exactly what they will claim. No /s.

[–] skvlp@lemm.ee 4 points 2 weeks ago

The sad truth is that you’re right :/

[–] rtxn@lemmy.world 36 points 2 weeks ago

We're calling cartels "associations" now?

[–] xmunk@sh.itjust.works 22 points 2 weeks ago

They filed with nipple flaps open.

[–] GlassHalfHopeful@lemmy.ca 18 points 2 weeks ago

And may they fail... gloriously.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago

We can't have nice things.

[–] Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Boycott any company that opposes this ruling.

[–] airportline@lemmy.ml 8 points 2 weeks ago

For most Americans, that's not feasible.