Two bits of sneaky language showed up on my Cingular Wireless bill this month. First, a new late fee, announced in all caps:
LATE PAYMENT CHARGE: A 1.5% LATE PAYMENT CHARGE PER MONTH MAY BE APPLIED FOR AMOUNTS UNPAID 20 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF INVOICE (AK
0.875%, AR 0.085%, NE 1.33%, WI 1.00%).
Second, a bit of legal bogosity in smaller print on the return stub:
Use of service or payment of this invoice indicates agreement with the General Terms and Conditions for wireless service.
I really wonder what they've got planned and why they're coercing an "agreement" here. Maybe it's to get former AT&T Wireless customers in line somehow, but it sure smells rotten. I'm sure they wouldn't let me off without paying the bill or the early termination fee if I don't agree with their terms.
I think publicity is probably the best way to deal with this particular nastiness.
boB
That's another fine message you've gotten us in.