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Old 02-25-2012, 12:34 AM
 
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ATT got sued by its user for throttling data speed and lost the case, the court ordered ATT to pay the user $850.

Expect to see more such cases

Check it out Matt Spaccarelli, iPhone User, Awarded $850 In AT&T Data-Throttling Case
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Old 02-28-2012, 02:39 AM
 
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AT&T hasn't paid. They plan to appeal.

Way to keep 'em happy, AT&T!
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Old 02-29-2012, 06:05 PM
 
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Besides it being a small claims case which in most states isn't even a court of record.Ever try to collect a small claims judgement?
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Old 02-29-2012, 06:50 PM
 
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AT&T hasn't paid. They plan to appeal.

Way to keep 'em happy, AT&T!
Of course. Now all customers should just not pay and appeal their bills.
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Old 03-18-2012, 01:02 AM
 
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AT&T hasn't paid. They plan to appeal.

Way to keep 'em happy, AT&T!
Nope, they won't
AT&T Won't Appeal Decision in Throttling Suit | PCWorld
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