First CenturyLink, now Comcast settles lawsuit with Minnesota AG over payment practices [telecom]

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AG Keith Ellison accused Comcast with not being up front about the cost of services.

By Adam Uren

The Minnesota Attorney General's Office has settled its second lawsuit with a major telecoms provider in as many weeks, after accusing them of deceptive pricing practices.

AG Keith Ellison announced Wednesday that Comcast/Xfinity has agreed to offer refunds to 15,600 Minnesota customers, and provide debt relief for a further 16,000. Between the two, the settlement totals millions of dollars.