Spectrum Cable Television Services
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that a $28 “Broadcast TV Surcharge” is a “pass-through fee reflecting charges from local broadcast or affiliate TV stations” when the fee is actually controlled by Spectrum…
Charter Communications and Spectrum Residential Internet Services
July 2018: This case was transferred to federal court. (Case No. 18-cv-6480, C.D. Cal.)
June 2018: A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Charter Communications and Spectrum Management. Specifically, the complaint alleges that the companies misleadingly promise residential internet speeds that it cannot reliably provide. Plaintiffs also claim that the companies falsely represent that consumers would not be bound by contract terms. (Jimenez et al v. Charter Communications, Inc. and Spectrum Management Holding Company LLC, Case No. BC709676, California State Court – Los Angeles)
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Prices for Cable Television Services from Charter Communications
Allegations: Deceptively advertising that the monthly rate for its cable television services will be fixed for a period of one or two years
Spectrum Internet Total
Allegations: Falsely advertising that services provide internet
Charter Communications
Charter and Spectrum’s Advertised Internet Speeds
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Spectrum Mobile
Inquiry finds price comparison uses wireless carrier’s lowest tier plan but not one of its competitors.
FCC Proposes ‘All-In’ Pricing Rule for Cable and Satellite Industry
TINA.org applauds proposed rulemaking and recommends addition.
Deceptive Ads of 2021
Some bad ads from this year.