A new lawsuit against AT&T alleges that the company is systematically overcharging users on data by inflating the amount they download and adding 'phantom traffic'.
According to ComputerWorld the complaint was filed by Patrick Hendricks in California federal court and claims that a "significant portion" of AT&T's $1.1 billion in wireless revenue last quarter came from bogus charges and overbilling.
Citing evidence obtained by a consulting firm hired by Henricks' attorneys, the lawsuit contends that AT&T regularly overstates incoming data by 7% to 14%, and in some cases by as much as 300%.
"AT&T's billing system for iPhone and iPad data transactions is like a rigged gas pump that charges for a full gallon when it pumps only nine-tenths of a gallon into your car's tank," the complaint states.
Hendricks is seeking class-action status for his lawsuit. AT&T says they will "vigorously" defend themselves.
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TiMe 1z MoNeY - February 1, 2011 at 11:56pm
About time someone does something about AT&Ts bullshit over charges and their bullshit plans
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Questabond - February 2, 2011 at 5:25am
If it's true we need to push for someone to go to jail. Any class action suit I'v seen you get alittle BS check not worth the time. If it was one of us that's where we would go.
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avatar1121 - February 2, 2011 at 5:08pm
I hardly use my data plan, At&t just sent me a message that I'll be chardged for an addition $15 dollars for my over used datat plan.
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kate - December 22, 2012 at 8:08pm
You know what, I'm sick and tired of ATT depending on the fact that if a law suit is file, that such a measly check will be sent out to greiving customers that the customers don't even bother to do anything. Yet in the long run these corporations depend on that exact fact! I'm fed up! I will continue my fight regardless! I'm not mad and in hopes of getting paid for my troubles. I'm mad for all the money ATT is making off its customers, especially the ones who barely have enough to pay their bills. It makes me want to puke!
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