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FCC Targets Long-Term Service Plans

Started by cordblomquist · 10 months ago

Are you a mobile phone user, FiOS TV subscriber, or DirecTV customer who’s happy with your service and bound by a long-term contract? If so, then brace for higher prices thanks to a multifaceted regulatory assault on voluntary contracts.
On June 12, the FCC will hold a hearin ... Continue reading »

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  • ek

    7 months ago

    Directv doesn't tell you you are entering into a long term contract. They offer free dvr upgrades without mention of any contract and then hit you with an early termination fee when you cancel their service. I agree if the parties enter into a valid contract then they should be bound but the deceptive means used by Directv should be regulated. If I want to upgrade to dvr service I should know that I will automatically be entered into a long term contract.
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  • Ryan Radia

    7 months ago

    I'm no fan of any of those business maneuvers, but I see no reason for a blanket ban on service plans. If DirecTV is employing fraudulent tactics, that's fraud, which is already illegal (and punished quite severely in many cases).

    I suspect, however, that DirecTV has contract language that includes mention of service commitments. Again, these agreements can be a bit confusing, but I believe that consumers ought to bear the burden of comprehending contracts before signing them. The alternative--a nanny-state solution where government treats us like children--is far worse, because it hurts those of us who are actually responsible enough to read the fine print every time.
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