CommLaw Monitor
2011 Likely to See a Greater Focus on Mobile Privacy Issues
In recent years, companies have gotten in trouble for failing to get consent before sending text messages to consumers. In a series of lawsuits, courts have determined that many text message campaigns are subject to…
FCC Announces Record $25 Million Settlement with Verizon Wireless
Yesterday, our colleagues at the Telecom Law Monitor posted that the FCC had announced a $25 million settlement with Verizon Wireless over unauthorized billing of wireless data charges. The so-called "mystery fees"…
FCC Completes "Mystery Fees" Investigation of Verizon Wireless Data Charges
This order stands in stark contrast to the nominal CPNI settlements, odd refund provisions and low-ball forfeiture penalties we've discussed in this blog. Today, the FCC announced an eye-popping $25 million settlement…
Text Messaging Provider Sues T-Mobile for Unlawful Call Blocking
As consumers increasingly rely on mobile phones, marketers naturally are following. Text messaging, in particular, has proven to be a popular marketing method. It is not surprising, therefore, that we are seeing in…
Mobile Content Providers Settle Unauthorized Billing Class Action
While the FCC has taken an interest in mobile marketing by carriers -- most notably with investigations of carrier early termination fees and proceedings examining wireless consumer "bill shock" -- it also is helpful…