Viptel Mobile Phone Telemarketers Misled Consumers: Refunds Follow.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-12 February 2008-Australian Competition and Consumer Commission: Viptel Mobile Phone Telemarketers Misled Consumers: Refunds Follow(C)1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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The Federal Court in Darwin today declared that VIPtel Mobile engaged in multiple breaches of the Trade Practices Act 1974 during telemarketing calls across Australia.

Many customers were contracted to 24 month commitments while living in places without network coverage.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission took action following complaints from remote indigenous communities in the Northern Territory. More than 150 customers with no network coverage will receive refunds and will be able to cancel contracts with no penalty as a...