March 11, 2015

The FTC charged DIRECTV, the country’s largest provider of satellite television services, with deceptively advertising a discounted 12-month programming package because it failed to clearly disclose that the package requires a two-year contract. In addition, DIRECTV did not clearly disclose that the cost of the package will increase by up to $45 more per month in the second year, and that early cancellation fees of up to $480 apply if consumers cancel the package before the end of the two-year period. FTC

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