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California Offers Cellular Bill of Rights
JeremyALogan writes "The Feature has an article about The California Public Utility Commission's approval of the first cellular customer Bill of Rights in the US. The Bill enables consumers to cancel their wireless contracts within 30 days of signing on. It also forces carriers to clearly state their rates as well as critical contract terms in normal size print on their websites (no more fine print). Companies will no longer be able to lump "recovery fees" in with taxes or other government fees on bills." You can imagine the joy with which the cellular companies have meet this prospect. Court challenges will be ensuing soon.
It's ridiculous that the legislation allows customers to opt out within the first thirty days. Sure, you have to be careful when shopping for a two year cell phone contract, but one of the reason that companies offer good deals is because they're selling two year contracts. The state once again interferes with the ability of private parties to set their own contract terms.
---- Live for Music. Die for Trance.
Why does California give all the wrong rights but take away all those recognized by the US Constitution? They probably honor 3 of the first 10 amendments, and then make up dozens of their own "bills of rights". Do they have a Dangerous Sex Offender Bill of Rights yet?