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T-Mobile’s Cellphone Plan Prices

T-Mobile’s Cellphone Plan Prices

These prices aren’t for everybody, according to the fine print.

T-Mobile’s “No Contract” Cellphone Plans

T-Mobile’s “No Contract” Cellphone Plans

May 2016: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons have not been disclosed. February…

Mixed Signals from Cellphone Ads

Mixed Signals from Cellphone Ads

Carriers facing challenges to advertisements.

Is Your Cellphone Spying on You?

Is Your Cellphone Spying on You?

The mobile phone world was rocked in November 2011 when a systems administrator from Connecticut posted a 17-minute video on YouTube showcasing how a hidden program installed on millions of…

AT&T to Pay $105 Million to Settle Cramming Charges

AT&T to Pay $105 Million to Settle Cramming Charges

Officials urge consumers to carefully check cellphone bills for unauthorized charges.

AG Tells T-Mobile to Hang Up No Contract Claims

AG Tells T-Mobile to Hang Up No Contract Claims

T-Mobile got slapped by the Washington State Attorney General for allegedly failing to disclose hidden early termination charges.

AT&T’s $160 for 10 GB Plan

AT&T’s $160 for 10 GB Plan

https://truthinadvertising.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/TV-Commercial-AT_T-Family-Sharing-Plans-Sleeping-Baby-Rethink-Possible.mp4 This ad could make it seem, to a reasonable consumer, that your family of four will pay only $160 a month for a phone plan that includes 10 GB…

Wilson Electronics

Wilson Electronics

FTC finds Made in the USA claims for cellphone signal boosters out of range.

FTC Pursues First Cell Cramming Case

FTC Pursues First Cell Cramming Case

The FTC filed its first complaint against a company for “mobile phone cramming.”

Wall of Shame

Wall of Shame

What do Tom Brady, Kim Kardashian and Dr. Oz all have in common?

myCarfax

myCarfax

“Recall Warning” email sounds a false alarm.

Net10 Wireless Unlimited Data

Net10 Wireless Unlimited Data

As a reader pointed out to us, that’s a pretty significant asterisk on the “unlimited” claim.

Verizon’s ‘Limitless’ Data Has Its Limits

Verizon’s ‘Limitless’ Data Has Its Limits

Not to be confused with “unlimited” data plans.

LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired

LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired

LifeLock’s ads say the company will relentlessly protect your identity. But how much can they really do?

T-Mobile’s ‘Ditch & Switch’ Promotion

T-Mobile’s ‘Ditch & Switch’ Promotion

Ad industry self-regulatory body recommends changes to un-carrier’s unintelligible promotion.

Sprint “Save 50%”

Sprint “Save 50%”

Self-regulatory body refers Sprint to FCC after it fails to making changes to ad claims.

HP’s ‘Instant Ink’ Subscription Makes Me Wish I Could Print Money

HP’s ‘Instant Ink’ Subscription Makes Me Wish I Could Print Money

The computer giant’s promises to “print free for life” have run dry.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2017

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2017

When it came to keeping ads honest in 2017, TINA.org was plenty busy.

College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams

College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams

Experts weigh in on how to avoid being a victim of these latest campus scams.

T-Mobile’s ONE Military Plan

T-Mobile’s ONE Military Plan

There’s more to these advertised savings for military members and veterans than meets the eye.