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US Cellular: ‘Four Free Phones and Four Lines for $90’

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US Cellular: ‘Four Free Phones and Four Lines for $90’

What you need to know about this offer.

AT&T’s $160 for 10 GB Plan

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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…

LG’s ‘Water Resistant’ Claims

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LG’s ‘Water Resistant’ Claims

Smartphones marketed as “water resistant” are increasingly proving to be more resistant to warranties than water.

The Verizon ‘Edge’ of Deception

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The Verizon ‘Edge’ of Deception

When a promise of big savings goes up in a puff of smoke.

Ting Mobile

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Ting Mobile

With the click of a button, a 90-day warranty shrinks to a 30-day warranty.

$50 Target Gift Card

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$50 Target Gift Card

This free gift card offer could end up costing you more than you wanted to spend on a Beats product.

U.S. Cellular Belief Plan

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U.S. Cellular Belief Plan

How long a period does “never” cover? Three years, says U.S. Cellular, making “never” a relatively short time. The wireless service provider promised consumers in 2010 that with its “Belief…

T-Mobile Jump

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T-Mobile Jump

Might as well jump!

T-Mobile’s ‘Ditch & Switch’ Promotion

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T-Mobile’s ‘Ditch & Switch’ Promotion

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

Dr. Richard Gerhauser

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Dr. Richard Gerhauser

Doctor pitches bogus health treatments in violation of federal order.

Verizon: ‘You Dunk It, We Upgrade It’

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Verizon: ‘You Dunk It, We Upgrade It’

Except when there’s battery damage.

City ID: The App Full of Unsavory Surprises?

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City ID: The App Full of Unsavory Surprises?

We’re not sure what’s more audacious: How this app self-installed or the permissions it gives itself.

Xfinity Mobile

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Xfinity Mobile

Experiencing the “fastest mobile service” requires a Wi-Fi connection.

FreePrints from PhotoAffections

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FreePrints from PhotoAffections

“So you take lots of pictures with your smartphone, right? The problem is there’s never been an easy or affordable way to get all those photos printed,” says a…

The Oxford Club

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The Oxford Club

The Oxford Club claims to have exclusive hold on new technology that you need to invest in right away. And this newly developed substance could render all computers, smart phones,…

Gatorade Mobile App

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Gatorade Mobile App

Whether Gatorade is a better choice than water for athletes depends on the duration and intensity of the exercise, says science. Either way, we’re pretty sure water is not “the…

Verizon Told to Clarify 4G LTE Coverage Maps in TV Ad