http://alienbabeltech.com/forum/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:01:43 +0000 MyBB http://alienbabeltech.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2234 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 04:51:22 -0400 MeadeDorianx]]> http://alienbabeltech.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2234 NBA 2K24 MT, eagerly await the release of the next installment, NBA 2K24. The game is scheduled to hit the shelves on September 8, 2023, and will be available on various platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. NBA 2K24 promises to deliver an immersive basketball gaming experience with exciting new features and gameplay enhancements.

One of the most anticipated aspects of NBA 2K24 is the cover athlete. This time, the legendary Los Angeles Lakers player, Kobe Bryant, graces the cover. Known as the Black Mamba, Bryant left an indelible mark on the game of basketball and continues to be an inspiration to many players around the world. His presence on the cover of NBA 2K24 pays tribute to his remarkable career and enduring legacy.

Players have the option to choose from different editions of NBA 2K24, each offering unique features and pricing. The Black Mamba Edition, priced at $99.99, is available across all platforms, including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch. This edition includes exclusive content and bonuses that enhance the gameplay experience.

For players who prefer the next-generation consoles, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, the Kobe Bryant Edition of NBA 2K24 is available at $69.99. This edition caters specifically to these consoles, offering optimized gameplay and graphics. Players on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One can also enjoy the Kobe Bryant Edition for a slightly lower price of $59.99.

The NBA 2K24: 25th Anniversary Edition stands as the pinnacle of the game's offerings. This edition, priced at $149.99, is exclusively available on PlayStation 5, Xbox X|S, and PC. With its higher price tag, players can expect an unparalleled gaming experience, complete with additional content and exclusive in-game rewards.

In exciting news from the NBA 2K24 community, the NBA2King MT Store continues to offer cheap NBA 2K24 MT for players to enhance their gaming experience. This online store provides players with the opportunity to acquire in-game currency and items, allowing them to customize their characters and progress in the game.

As the release date of NBA 2K24 draws near, fans and gamers alike can anticipate an immersive basketball experience with stunning visuals, realistic gameplay, and an array of features to explore Buy NBA 2K MT Coins. With Kobe Bryant gracing the cover, NBA 2K24 pays tribute to a basketball legend while offering players the chance to step onto the virtual court and create their own basketball legacy.]]> NBA 2K24 MT, eagerly await the release of the next installment, NBA 2K24. The game is scheduled to hit the shelves on September 8, 2023, and will be available on various platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. NBA 2K24 promises to deliver an immersive basketball gaming experience with exciting new features and gameplay enhancements.

One of the most anticipated aspects of NBA 2K24 is the cover athlete. This time, the legendary Los Angeles Lakers player, Kobe Bryant, graces the cover. Known as the Black Mamba, Bryant left an indelible mark on the game of basketball and continues to be an inspiration to many players around the world. His presence on the cover of NBA 2K24 pays tribute to his remarkable career and enduring legacy.

Players have the option to choose from different editions of NBA 2K24, each offering unique features and pricing. The Black Mamba Edition, priced at $99.99, is available across all platforms, including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch. This edition includes exclusive content and bonuses that enhance the gameplay experience.

For players who prefer the next-generation consoles, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, the Kobe Bryant Edition of NBA 2K24 is available at $69.99. This edition caters specifically to these consoles, offering optimized gameplay and graphics. Players on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One can also enjoy the Kobe Bryant Edition for a slightly lower price of $59.99.

The NBA 2K24: 25th Anniversary Edition stands as the pinnacle of the game's offerings. This edition, priced at $149.99, is exclusively available on PlayStation 5, Xbox X|S, and PC. With its higher price tag, players can expect an unparalleled gaming experience, complete with additional content and exclusive in-game rewards.

In exciting news from the NBA 2K24 community, the NBA2King MT Store continues to offer cheap NBA 2K24 MT for players to enhance their gaming experience. This online store provides players with the opportunity to acquire in-game currency and items, allowing them to customize their characters and progress in the game.

As the release date of NBA 2K24 draws near, fans and gamers alike can anticipate an immersive basketball experience with stunning visuals, realistic gameplay, and an array of features to explore Buy NBA 2K MT Coins. With Kobe Bryant gracing the cover, NBA 2K24 pays tribute to a basketball legend while offering players the chance to step onto the virtual court and create their own basketball legacy.]]> http://alienbabeltech.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2216 Fri, 01 Oct 2021 02:40:58 -0400 dmcowen674]]> http://alienbabeltech.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2216
Smith & Wesson leaves Northeast after 150 years for Tennessee

Smith & Wesson is moving from blue Massachusetts to red Tennessee.]]>
Smith & Wesson leaves Northeast after 150 years for Tennessee

Smith & Wesson is moving from blue Massachusetts to red Tennessee.]]> http://alienbabeltech.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2215 Wed, 22 Sep 2021 01:52:25 -0400 dmcowen674]]> http://alienbabeltech.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2215
U.S. preparing for a Red Dawn attack

Air Commandos recently conducted a unique exercise that reflects the shift in thinking about military operations.
During exercise Northern Strike 21 in northern Michigan in early August, Air Commandos facilitated the first landing of a modern aircraft on a US public highway. The goal was to prepare pilots and commandos for impromptu operations in austere locations.
During the exercise, Air Commandos practiced infiltrating and securing the highway and then setting it up to function as an airfield.
A-10 and C-146A aircraft then landed and took off from the roadway. In a real-world scenario, especially during expeditionary operations, the highway-turned-airfield would ideally be close to the front lines to provide quick and accurate logistical and close air support for conventional and special-operations troops.


The "Nightstalkers" of the US Army's 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment and the US special-operations community as a whole have used FARP for decades to support operations in unfriendly territory or behind enemy lines.]]>
U.S. preparing for a Red Dawn attack

Air Commandos recently conducted a unique exercise that reflects the shift in thinking about military operations.
During exercise Northern Strike 21 in northern Michigan in early August, Air Commandos facilitated the first landing of a modern aircraft on a US public highway. The goal was to prepare pilots and commandos for impromptu operations in austere locations.
During the exercise, Air Commandos practiced infiltrating and securing the highway and then setting it up to function as an airfield.
A-10 and C-146A aircraft then landed and took off from the roadway. In a real-world scenario, especially during expeditionary operations, the highway-turned-airfield would ideally be close to the front lines to provide quick and accurate logistical and close air support for conventional and special-operations troops.


The "Nightstalkers" of the US Army's 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment and the US special-operations community as a whole have used FARP for decades to support operations in unfriendly territory or behind enemy lines.]]> http://alienbabeltech.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2209 Wed, 14 Jul 2021 17:46:52 -0400 dmcowen674]]> http://alienbabeltech.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2209
Smithfield Foods stops slaughtering pigs at U.S. hometown plant

Smithfield Foods, the world's largest pork processor, has stopped slaughtering pigs in the United States' so-called ham capital, where the company was founded 85 years ago.
The end of slaughtering in Smithfield, Virginia, is the latest reconfiguration for the company's namesake plant and follows a months-long internal review of its East Coast operations, Smithfield Foods said in a statement.

The company, owned by Hong Kong-listed WH Group, is shifting slaughtering to some of its 47 other U.S. facilities


The company retooled the plant in 2019 to ship hog carcasses to China, the world's top pork consumer

Smithfield's facility has the capacity to kill about 10,000 hogs a day but has been slaughtering roughly 7,000 to 7,500 hogs daily

One East Coast hog supplier, Maxwell Foods, said last year it would close and filed a breach of contract lawsuit against Smithfield Foods.]]>
Smithfield Foods stops slaughtering pigs at U.S. hometown plant

Smithfield Foods, the world's largest pork processor, has stopped slaughtering pigs in the United States' so-called ham capital, where the company was founded 85 years ago.
The end of slaughtering in Smithfield, Virginia, is the latest reconfiguration for the company's namesake plant and follows a months-long internal review of its East Coast operations, Smithfield Foods said in a statement.

The company, owned by Hong Kong-listed WH Group, is shifting slaughtering to some of its 47 other U.S. facilities


The company retooled the plant in 2019 to ship hog carcasses to China, the world's top pork consumer

Smithfield's facility has the capacity to kill about 10,000 hogs a day but has been slaughtering roughly 7,000 to 7,500 hogs daily

One East Coast hog supplier, Maxwell Foods, said last year it would close and filed a breach of contract lawsuit against Smithfield Foods.]]> http://alienbabeltech.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2191 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:15:38 -0500 dmcowen674]]> http://alienbabeltech.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2191
Woman shot and killed in Capitol building is first casualty of the start of U.S. Civil War II.

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Woman shot and killed in Capitol building is first casualty of the start of U.S. Civil War II.

  1-6-2021 Woman first one killed at start of US Civil War II at Capitol.jpg (Size: 9.56 KB / Downloads: 2) ]]> http://alienbabeltech.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2158 Thu, 28 May 2020 11:18:19 -0400 dmcowen674]]> http://alienbabeltech.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2158
President Trump signs Executive Order against Social Media Censorship.

Twitter has begun to "Fact Check" President Trump's tweets.

Twitter has not been doing the same to Speaker Nancy Pelosi or any other Democrats this has led to the Executive order.

There is sure to be challenges in the Courts leading up to the 2020 Election.]]>
President Trump signs Executive Order against Social Media Censorship.

Twitter has begun to "Fact Check" President Trump's tweets.

Twitter has not been doing the same to Speaker Nancy Pelosi or any other Democrats this has led to the Executive order.

There is sure to be challenges in the Courts leading up to the 2020 Election.]]> http://alienbabeltech.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2144 Fri, 06 Mar 2020 16:51:28 -0500 dmcowen674]]> http://alienbabeltech.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2144 Corona Virus Pandemic of 2020]]> Corona Virus Pandemic of 2020]]> http://alienbabeltech.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2137 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 09:53:07 -0400 dmcowen674]]> http://alienbabeltech.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2137
AT&T raises bogus Property Tax Fee to 7%



We’ve been pretty hard on the cable and telecom industries for all the sneaky fees they like to tack onto bills in a variety of ways, such that their inscrutable nature is one reason people so despise the companies and long for a much simpler relationship and pricing structure. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, though, something else comes along to prove you wrong. In this case, it’s a fee AT&T is reportedly charging business Internet customers, and it will definitely elicit some frustrated groans.

The publication cites a bill from Scott Phillips, who owns a business in Santa Clarita, Calif., called Valley View Media. He signed up for AT&T fiber Internet service at a cost of $95/month, with his documentation stating that price “includes taxes and fees.” But then came his first bill back in July, which included a portion that reads:

   Effective October 1, 2019, there will be an increase in the AT&T Cost Assessment Charge used to recover AT&T property taxes. The monthly rate will change from 2.92% to 7.00% of your total AT&T Business Internet, Phone and/or U-verse TV monthly charges. This charge is not a tax or fee that the government requires AT&T to collect from its customers.

Sure enough, once his October bill arrived that 7% increase in the “property tax fee” added another $6.65 to the $95 monthly price he’s paying.]]>
AT&T raises bogus Property Tax Fee to 7%



We’ve been pretty hard on the cable and telecom industries for all the sneaky fees they like to tack onto bills in a variety of ways, such that their inscrutable nature is one reason people so despise the companies and long for a much simpler relationship and pricing structure. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, though, something else comes along to prove you wrong. In this case, it’s a fee AT&T is reportedly charging business Internet customers, and it will definitely elicit some frustrated groans.

The publication cites a bill from Scott Phillips, who owns a business in Santa Clarita, Calif., called Valley View Media. He signed up for AT&T fiber Internet service at a cost of $95/month, with his documentation stating that price “includes taxes and fees.” But then came his first bill back in July, which included a portion that reads:

   Effective October 1, 2019, there will be an increase in the AT&T Cost Assessment Charge used to recover AT&T property taxes. The monthly rate will change from 2.92% to 7.00% of your total AT&T Business Internet, Phone and/or U-verse TV monthly charges. This charge is not a tax or fee that the government requires AT&T to collect from its customers.

Sure enough, once his October bill arrived that 7% increase in the “property tax fee” added another $6.65 to the $95 monthly price he’s paying.]]> http://alienbabeltech.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2125 Thu, 11 Jul 2019 15:01:00 -0400 dmcowen674]]> http://alienbabeltech.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2125
This is crazy”: FCC kills part of San Francisco’s broadband-competition law

The Federal Communications Commission today voted to preempt part of a San Francisco ordinance that promotes broadband competition in apartment buildings and other multi-tenant structures. 

The goal of the city law is clearly to give residents the ability to switch from one ISP to another and allow whichever ISP the resident chooses to use the wire heading into that resident's apartment unit.

Pai claimed that the city's rule "deters broadband deployment" and infringes on the FCC's regulation of cable wiring. The Pai-led Republican majority ensured that the preemption passed with a 3-2 vote, while the FCC's two Democrats voted against the preemption.]]>
This is crazy”: FCC kills part of San Francisco’s broadband-competition law

The Federal Communications Commission today voted to preempt part of a San Francisco ordinance that promotes broadband competition in apartment buildings and other multi-tenant structures. 

The goal of the city law is clearly to give residents the ability to switch from one ISP to another and allow whichever ISP the resident chooses to use the wire heading into that resident's apartment unit.

Pai claimed that the city's rule "deters broadband deployment" and infringes on the FCC's regulation of cable wiring. The Pai-led Republican majority ensured that the preemption passed with a 3-2 vote, while the FCC's two Democrats voted against the preemption.]]> http://alienbabeltech.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2097 Wed, 20 Feb 2019 01:22:32 -0500 dmcowen674]]> http://alienbabeltech.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2097

Supreme Court Justice Thomas calls for reconsideration of landmark 1st Amendment precedent


Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on Tuesday called for reconsideration of a landmark First Amendment precedent, criticizing the 1964 decision that the Constitution creates a higher barrier for public figures to claim libel.

His position echoes complaints of President Donald Trump, who has called for libel laws to be reconsidered in light of news stories about him, said CNN Supreme Court analyst and University of Texas School of Law professor Steve Vladeck.

Trump has harped on the issue repeatedly, publicly calling on politicians to change the currently standing libel laws.

“Isn’t it a shame that someone can write an article or book, totally make up stories and form a picture of a person that is literally the exact opposite of the fact, and get away with it without retribution or cost. Don’t know why Washington politicians don’t change libel laws?”]]>

Supreme Court Justice Thomas calls for reconsideration of landmark 1st Amendment precedent


Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on Tuesday called for reconsideration of a landmark First Amendment precedent, criticizing the 1964 decision that the Constitution creates a higher barrier for public figures to claim libel.

His position echoes complaints of President Donald Trump, who has called for libel laws to be reconsidered in light of news stories about him, said CNN Supreme Court analyst and University of Texas School of Law professor Steve Vladeck.

Trump has harped on the issue repeatedly, publicly calling on politicians to change the currently standing libel laws.

“Isn’t it a shame that someone can write an article or book, totally make up stories and form a picture of a person that is literally the exact opposite of the fact, and get away with it without retribution or cost. Don’t know why Washington politicians don’t change libel laws?”]]> http://alienbabeltech.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2063 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 11:09:30 -0500 dmcowen674]]> http://alienbabeltech.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2063 FCC panel wants to tax Internet-using businesses and give the money to ISPs

At AT&T's urging, committee proposes tax on websites to pay for rural broadband.

A Federal Communications Commission advisory committee has proposed a new tax on Netflix, Google, Facebook, and many other businesses that require Internet access to operate.

If adopted by states, the recommended tax would apply to subscription-based retail services that require Internet access, such as Netflix, and to advertising-supported services that use the Internet, such as Google and Facebook. The tax would also apply to any small- or medium-sized business that charges subscription fees for online services or uses online advertising. The tax would also apply to any provider of broadband access, such as cable or wireless operators.

The collected money would go into state rural broadband deployment funds that would help bring faster Internet access to sparsely populated areas. Similar universal service fees are already assessed on landline phone service and mobile phone service nationwide. Those phone fees contribute to federal programs such as the FCC's Connect America Fund, which pays AT&T and other carriers to deploy broadband in rural areas.

AT&T stands to be one of the biggest beneficiaries if states assess the new taxes. AT&T already gets $428 million a year from the FCC's Connect America Fund in exchange for providing 10Mbps Internet service in rural areas.

An AT&T executive who is on the FCC advisory committee argued that the recommended tax should apply even more broadly, to any business that benefits financially from broadband access in any way.

Article 11 of the BDAC's model state code would create a Rural Broadband Deployment Assistance Fund, paid for by contributions from broadband providers and "Broadband Dependent Services."

The newly revised definition isn't quite grammatically correct and seems to apply to any subscription-based retail service, even those that don't use the Internet. But it was clear from the meeting that the committee intended to apply the tax only to subscription-based businesses that require Internet connections and to advertising-supported services that use the Internet.]]> FCC panel wants to tax Internet-using businesses and give the money to ISPs

At AT&T's urging, committee proposes tax on websites to pay for rural broadband.

A Federal Communications Commission advisory committee has proposed a new tax on Netflix, Google, Facebook, and many other businesses that require Internet access to operate.

If adopted by states, the recommended tax would apply to subscription-based retail services that require Internet access, such as Netflix, and to advertising-supported services that use the Internet, such as Google and Facebook. The tax would also apply to any small- or medium-sized business that charges subscription fees for online services or uses online advertising. The tax would also apply to any provider of broadband access, such as cable or wireless operators.

The collected money would go into state rural broadband deployment funds that would help bring faster Internet access to sparsely populated areas. Similar universal service fees are already assessed on landline phone service and mobile phone service nationwide. Those phone fees contribute to federal programs such as the FCC's Connect America Fund, which pays AT&T and other carriers to deploy broadband in rural areas.

AT&T stands to be one of the biggest beneficiaries if states assess the new taxes. AT&T already gets $428 million a year from the FCC's Connect America Fund in exchange for providing 10Mbps Internet service in rural areas.

An AT&T executive who is on the FCC advisory committee argued that the recommended tax should apply even more broadly, to any business that benefits financially from broadband access in any way.

Article 11 of the BDAC's model state code would create a Rural Broadband Deployment Assistance Fund, paid for by contributions from broadband providers and "Broadband Dependent Services."

The newly revised definition isn't quite grammatically correct and seems to apply to any subscription-based retail service, even those that don't use the Internet. But it was clear from the meeting that the committee intended to apply the tax only to subscription-based businesses that require Internet connections and to advertising-supported services that use the Internet.]]> http://alienbabeltech.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2062 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 11:00:04 -0500 dmcowen674]]> http://alienbabeltech.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2062 FCC considers ending merger ban among broadcast networks

The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday voted to open a new review of U.S. media ownership rules and seek comments on whether the government should end a prohibition on mergers among the four largest broadcast networks.

The FCC said it could reverse the rule that bars a merger among the "Big Four" networks: NBC, owned by Comcast Corp (CMCSA.O), Walt Disney Co's (DIS.N) ABC, CBS Corp's (CBS.N) CBS or Fox, owned by Twenty-First Century Fox (FOXA.O).

The FCC will also consider if existing rules that limit the number of local radio stations in a single market should be rescinded.

Democratic FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel raised concerns that "too much consolidation can reduce the number of voices, jobs, and the newsgathering that results."

In November 2017, the FCC voted 3-2 to eliminate the 42-year-old ban on cross-ownership of a newspaper and TV station in a major market. It also voted to make it easier for media companies to buy additional local TV stations in the same market.]]> FCC considers ending merger ban among broadcast networks

The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday voted to open a new review of U.S. media ownership rules and seek comments on whether the government should end a prohibition on mergers among the four largest broadcast networks.

The FCC said it could reverse the rule that bars a merger among the "Big Four" networks: NBC, owned by Comcast Corp (CMCSA.O), Walt Disney Co's (DIS.N) ABC, CBS Corp's (CBS.N) CBS or Fox, owned by Twenty-First Century Fox (FOXA.O).

The FCC will also consider if existing rules that limit the number of local radio stations in a single market should be rescinded.

Democratic FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel raised concerns that "too much consolidation can reduce the number of voices, jobs, and the newsgathering that results."

In November 2017, the FCC voted 3-2 to eliminate the 42-year-old ban on cross-ownership of a newspaper and TV station in a major market. It also voted to make it easier for media companies to buy additional local TV stations in the same market.]]> http://alienbabeltech.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2061 Wed, 12 Dec 2018 23:14:55 -0500 dmcowen674]]> http://alienbabeltech.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2061 California considers charging residents a tax for sending text messages

12-12-2018

California's Public Utilities Commission is considering a plan that would charge mobile phone users a fee for sending text message

The proposal is partially due to landline-era legislation coupled with the fact the people are shifting patterns away from voice calls in favor of texting.
California is determining whether surcharges and user fees on text messaging comply with Public Purpose Programs, which use tax revenue to make telecommunications services accessible to low-income residents. The programs, which date to the 1930s, were given a face-lift in the late 1990s, allowing individual states to impose requirements to preserve what's referred to as a "universal service."

During the rise of the internet, the telecommunications industry was able to elude these taxes by offering "information services" like email and web browsing.
However, as mobile phone users shifted their behavior away from making phone calls, voice call revenue for these state programs has dropped by about a third, from $16.5 billion in 2011 to
$11.3 billion in 2017

Meanwhile, the budget for subsidizing poorer users has risen by almost half, from $670 million in 2011 to $998 million in 2017, the filings said.

The wireless industry argues added fees would put carriers at a higher disadvantage since messaging services like Apple's iMessage, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger would not be charged under the proposed legislation.]]> California considers charging residents a tax for sending text messages

12-12-2018

California's Public Utilities Commission is considering a plan that would charge mobile phone users a fee for sending text message

The proposal is partially due to landline-era legislation coupled with the fact the people are shifting patterns away from voice calls in favor of texting.
California is determining whether surcharges and user fees on text messaging comply with Public Purpose Programs, which use tax revenue to make telecommunications services accessible to low-income residents. The programs, which date to the 1930s, were given a face-lift in the late 1990s, allowing individual states to impose requirements to preserve what's referred to as a "universal service."

During the rise of the internet, the telecommunications industry was able to elude these taxes by offering "information services" like email and web browsing.
However, as mobile phone users shifted their behavior away from making phone calls, voice call revenue for these state programs has dropped by about a third, from $16.5 billion in 2011 to
$11.3 billion in 2017

Meanwhile, the budget for subsidizing poorer users has risen by almost half, from $670 million in 2011 to $998 million in 2017, the filings said.

The wireless industry argues added fees would put carriers at a higher disadvantage since messaging services like Apple's iMessage, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger would not be charged under the proposed legislation.]]> http://alienbabeltech.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2047 Thu, 15 Nov 2018 12:40:30 -0500 dmcowen674]]> http://alienbabeltech.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2047

Comcast forced to pay refunds after its hidden fees hurt customers’ credit

AG: Comcast tricked customers into long-term contracts, then raised bills 40%

Comcast has agreed to pay $700,000 in refunds "and cancel debts for more than 20,000 Massachusetts customers" to settle allegations that it used deceptive advertising to promote long-term cable contracts, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey;[url=https://www.mass.gov/news/comcast-to-pay-700000-in-refunds-and-cancel-debts-for-more-than-20000-massachusetts-customers][/url] "Comcast stuck too many Massachusetts customers with lengthy, expensive contracts that left many in debt and others with damaged credit," Healey said.

Comcast advertised a $99 lock-in rate "but did not adequately disclose equipment costs and mandatory monthly fees" that would add to monthly bills, and "failed to adequately disclose that the fees could increase while the customer was locked into the long-term contract," the AG investigation found.

As a result, customers entered long-term contracts that they could not afford; the inadequately disclosed fees typically raised customers' bills by 40 percent over the advertised price, the AG said.

"These customers were required to pay early termination fees of up to $240 to cancel long-term contracts, even when they downgraded Comcast services to a more affordable monthly package," the announcement said. 

The settlement requires Comcast to improve the disclosures it makes to customers before they sign long-term contracts. "Comcast must disclose the existence of additional fees in all advertisements, and train sales representatives to disclose true monthly service prices to customers before they enter long-term contracts," the AG's office said.

Companies are required to give customers "clear information about the products and services they buy," Healey said. "This settlement should encourage the entire cable and telecommunications industry to take a close look at their advertisements and make sure customers are getting a fair offer."]]>

Comcast forced to pay refunds after its hidden fees hurt customers’ credit

AG: Comcast tricked customers into long-term contracts, then raised bills 40%

Comcast has agreed to pay $700,000 in refunds "and cancel debts for more than 20,000 Massachusetts customers" to settle allegations that it used deceptive advertising to promote long-term cable contracts, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey;[url=https://www.mass.gov/news/comcast-to-pay-700000-in-refunds-and-cancel-debts-for-more-than-20000-massachusetts-customers][/url] "Comcast stuck too many Massachusetts customers with lengthy, expensive contracts that left many in debt and others with damaged credit," Healey said.

Comcast advertised a $99 lock-in rate "but did not adequately disclose equipment costs and mandatory monthly fees" that would add to monthly bills, and "failed to adequately disclose that the fees could increase while the customer was locked into the long-term contract," the AG investigation found.

As a result, customers entered long-term contracts that they could not afford; the inadequately disclosed fees typically raised customers' bills by 40 percent over the advertised price, the AG said.

"These customers were required to pay early termination fees of up to $240 to cancel long-term contracts, even when they downgraded Comcast services to a more affordable monthly package," the announcement said. 

The settlement requires Comcast to improve the disclosures it makes to customers before they sign long-term contracts. "Comcast must disclose the existence of additional fees in all advertisements, and train sales representatives to disclose true monthly service prices to customers before they enter long-term contracts," the AG's office said.

Companies are required to give customers "clear information about the products and services they buy," Healey said. "This settlement should encourage the entire cable and telecommunications industry to take a close look at their advertisements and make sure customers are getting a fair offer."]]> http://alienbabeltech.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2042 Sun, 11 Nov 2018 18:45:14 -0500 dmcowen674]]> http://alienbabeltech.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2042
Entire Town of Paradise was burned to the ground, 25 killed and still finding people that didn't make it out.]]>
Entire Town of Paradise was burned to the ground, 25 killed and still finding people that didn't make it out.]]>