bo You Didn't Ask For: Your Internet Bill Is Getting a Sneaky $5 Monthly Fee Hike
Starting next month, a "Broadband Optimization" (bo) fee is quietly appearing on millions of household internet bills. This charge, buried in the fine print of your service agreement, adds a cool $5 to your monthly payment—that's $60 a year straight out of your wallet for something you likely never requested. Consumer advocates are furious, calling it a new "junk fee" that preys on customers who can't easily switch providers. Check your next statement: if you see the mysterious "bo" charge, dispute it immediately. Your bank account shouldn't be paying for an upgrade you didn't vote for.