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Cingular may have fleeced AT&T customers upon merger.
Investigation Source
- Nationwide
Investigation Scope
Category Information
Investigation Topics
- Defective Product or Service
- Over Charge
- Telephone
- Excessive or Unauthorized Fees
Products or Services
- AT T Cell Phone Plans
- Cingular Cell Phone Plans
Injury Type
- Monetary Loss
Investigation Details
Investigation and potential class action lawsuit against Cingular and AT&T.
This investigation is examining recent claims that Cingular misled and overcharged AT&T cell phone subscribers when Cingular purchased AT&T in October of 2004. Recent allegations charge that Cingular altered AT&T's existing cell phone network, which required AT&T cell phone subscribers to purchase new phone equipment, move on to more expensive monthly plans, and in some cases, AT&T cell phone subscribers were charged an $18 'transfer' or 'upgrade' fee to move over to Cingular. Additionally, AT&T cell phone subscribers that did not wish to pay additional fees or continue service with Cingular, were charged an 'early termination fee' of $175.
This investigation is examining recent claims that Cingular misled and overcharged AT&T cell phone subscribers when Cingular purchased AT&T in October of 2004. Recent allegations charge that Cingular altered AT&T's existing cell phone network, which required AT&T cell phone subscribers to purchase new phone equipment, move on to more expensive monthly plans, and in some cases, AT&T cell phone subscribers were charged an $18 'transfer' or 'upgrade' fee to move over to Cingular. Additionally, AT&T cell phone subscribers that did not wish to pay additional fees or continue service with Cingular, were charged an 'early termination fee' of $175.
Defendant Details
| Name (Stock Symbol) | Brief Description |
|---|---|
| AT&T, Inc. (T) | AT&T provides wireless and wireline telecommunications services globally. |
| Cingular Inc. | Cingular Inc. was acquired by AT&T. It is a wireless carrier. |