Frontier’s Restocking Fee
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that customers “never have to worry about hidden fees” when the company does not adequately disclose that those who cancel their services will be charged a restocking…
In September 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Frontier Communications for allegedly misrepresenting the cost of its Internet services by omitting installation charges, activation fees, or other additional fees from the advertised prices. According to the complaint, the Internet services actually cost “over seven times the advertised price.” (Ayer et al v. Frontier Communications Corp., Case No. 16-cv-1946, C. D. CA.)
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Allegations: Misleadingly representing that customers “never have to worry about hidden fees” when the company does not adequately disclose that those who cancel their services will be charged a restocking…
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Allegations: Charging subscribers more than the advertised rates
In February 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Frontier Communications for allegedly misleadingly marketing consumers a two-year deal for high-speed internet and two phone lines for $89.99 a month…
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