Competition Bureau sues Rogers
By Rob Bale
The Competition Bureau has sued Toronto-based Rogers Communications, alleging false advertising regarding the company’s unlimited data cellular telephone service plans. The bureau claims that these plans do have data limits, insofar as Rogers will limit a customer’s data speed by over 99% once a data cap is reached. The Bureau has filed an application with the Competition Tribunal demanding that Rogers stop its misleading advertising, pay a penalty and issue restitution to eligible customers.
“Canadians need accurate and truthful information when purchasing goods and services especially essential services like wireless data plans,” said Matthew Boswell, commissioner of competition. “This case demonstrates that the bureau remains committed to ensuring that Canadian consumers are not misled, and that we take all appropriate measures to address false or misleading claims in the marketplace.”