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Federal Contractor Misconduct Database (FCMD)
The federal government routinely awards contracts to companies with
histories of misconduct, including
…
contract fraud and other
violations. POGO believes that providing this website will help to
improve contracting decisions and increase public knowledge of how
the government spends billions of taxpayer dollars each year.
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“Grandfathered” Wireless Data Plan Subscriber Excess Charges
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) alleged that, beginning in November 2009, AT&T switched “grandfathered subscriber” customers to its mandatory monthly wireless data plans despite promising them they could retain their existing pay-as-you-go plans. Under a consent decree, AT&T agreed to pay the government $700,000 and refund the excess charges paid by customers.
- Misconduct Type
- Consumer Affairs
- Enforcement Agency
- FCC
- Contracting Party
- None
- Court Type
- Administrative
- Disposition
- Settlement
- Date of Consent Decree
- 11/6/2012
| Contractors Involved |
Penalty |
| Total |
|
| AT&T Inc. |
$700,000
|
