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AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon fined for lying about their unlimited data plans

By Cosmin Vasile

Published: May 11, 2024, 3:32 AM

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US carriers are getting fined almost on a monthly basis. It’s been less than a month since AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon have been fined by the FCC for selling its customers’ location data without consent, and the trio of carriers are getting another fine.

This time around the three carriers are forced to pay a combined fine of $10.22 million to a group of states for misleading customers about their unlimited plans and free phone promotions (via The Verge).

AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile lied to millions of consumers, making false promises of free phones and ‘unlimited’ data plans that were simply untrue. Big companies are not excused from following the law and cannot trick consumers into paying for services they will never receive.

In order to settle the lawsuits, AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon agreed to advertise their plans as “unlimited” only if there’s really no limit on how much data customers can use during a month.

The agreement also mentions that all the ads must “clearly and conspicuously” specify that restrictions on speed may apply and when exactly it will take effect. Finally, all three carriers must appoint a “dedicated representative” to field customer complaints.

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Cosmin, a tech journalist with a career spanning over a decade, brought a wealth of experience to PhoneArena. His expertise lies in brands like Samsung and Nokia, and he has a keen interest in innovative technologies. After a brief stint in PR, Cosmin returned to tech journalism in 2016, committed to delivering clear and objective news. When he's not writing or appearing as a guest on TV and radio shows, Cosmin enjoys playing RPGs, watching Netflix, and nurturing his passion for history and travel.