Its about time someone stood up and fired a suit at them, pity its not the Government seeking to protect the consumer and their free choice of suppliers.
http://www.michaelgeist.ca/content/view/2979/125/L'Union des Consommateurs and a Quebec consumer have launched a class action lawsuit against Bell Canada over its throttling practices. The suit, which is seeking certification on behalf of all provincial subscribers, argues that the practices deliberately slowed consumer services and raises privacy issues. It seeks a refund of 80 percent of the monthly subscription price, in line with the reduction in advertised speeds. It further seeks $600 per subscriber to compensate for false advertising and $1500 for privacy rights violations.
Lets hope this reminds Bell that abusing its monopoly position does not mean they can make up the rules as they go along.
