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AT&T settles lawsuit over alleged mobile data taxes

updated 03:00 pm EST, Fri November 12, 2010

AT&T texts users with lawsuit settlement info


Regarding a class action lawsuit that dates back to the start of the year, AT&T today sent text messages to subscribers letting them know they may have the option of claiming a portion of the settlement in the case. AT&T was accused of illegally charging mobile data taxes and thus violating the federal Internet Tax Freedom Act and other laws. A settlement agreement was reached in July.

Subscribers were directed to a dedicated website with more information on the matter. This includes details of a hearing to be held on March 10 in Chicago in order to judge if the settlement is fair and approve the deal.

All AT&T cellphone customers who were charged Internet taxes between November 1, 2005 and September 7, 2010 are eligible to receive the benefits, which remain unspecified.

AT&T hasn't admitted to any wrongdoing but agreed to stop charging the taxes if the court approves the settlement. [via CIO]


By Electronista Staff

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  1. Fast iBook

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    11/12, 03:13pm | report spam | reply

    Dunno if it's related...

    Dunno if it's related but my bill has gone down by around 7 dollars, we didn't change anything on the acct. 550 family with unltd messaging & data 2x iP4.

    Anyone else see this?

    - A


  1. daqman

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    11/12, 08:02pm | report spam | reply

    Message?

    What message? I've got an AT&T family plan with three phones and none of us have had a text message about this!


  1. Fast iBook

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    11/13, 09:45am | report spam | reply

    Same, no texts or other, just less of a bill.

    I think it may be a PA thing with the lower bill, but i'm not sure. Will have to check previous itemized charges.

    - A


  1. Fast iBook

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    11/13, 10:21am | report spam | reply

    Ok... figured it out.

    So there is a few dollars here and there less, recovery fee etc etc, state tax amount is less too.

    I'm not complaining, 7 dollars less of bill is 7 dollars more a month i can use on the app store. ;)

    - A


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