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This will probably just turn into a line in the terms and agreements that everyone just clicks "yes" because they have to in order to use anything.

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From christianmunoz's comment:

Copied this from another comment of [his] on this post, but it answers part of your question. From the FCC fact sheet[0] on the decision:

> The Order prohibits “take-it-or-leave-it” offers, meaning that an ISP can’t refuse to serve customers who don’t consent to the use and sharing of their information for commercial purposes.

So at least they can't cut you off entirely if you don't consent/opt-in.

[0] http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2016....

But can they charge a lot more if you don't consent?

As AT&T already did until right before the FCC started talking about this decision (and I'm sure they'll go right back to now that it's OK), charging $30 to opt out of their spying program, plus a bevy of one-time fees that are "waived" if you let them spy.

In some cases it is already like that. The choice will be share or stay offline.

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