DISH Network to pay almost $6 million to settle charges

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Glad I have Comcast.

http://www.katu.com/news/business/50954652.html

By DEBORAH YAO AP Business Writer

Dish Network is paying nearly $6 million to settle charges that it improperly marketed, promoted and sold its products and services.

The satellite TV provider isn't admitting any wrongdoing in settling with attorneys generals in 46 states.

But Dish Network Corp. said Thursday it agreed to pay restitution to affected customers. It also agreed to make fuller disclosures in advertising and written contracts of all terms of service, fees and other information.

State officials say Dish failed to disclose all the terms of service to customers, including rebates, credits and free offers. The states say that when retailers that resold Dish services and installers misled customers, Dish refused to take responsibility.

The Associated Press

 

[maxiep]

The only reason I care about Dish Network and Direct TV is that if they disappear, Comcast's rates are going to double.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

The amount of a settlement in so many states tells me it was settled for a complete nusiance value.

 

[BTOWN_HUSTLA]

Love my direct TV!

 

[BTOWN_HUSTLA]

I believe they are in litigation with TIVO right now....way more than $6 milly