20 June 2012: The Federal Court has ordered TPG Internet Pty Ltd to pay $2 million in civil pecuniary penalties for false and misleading advertising and failing to prominently specify the minimum charge in relation to a national advertising campaign following action by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
These orders follow the Federal Court finding that TPG’s $29.99 Unlimited ADSL2+ campaign was false and misleading because the ADSL2+ plan was only available when purchased with home line rental from TPG at an additional cost of $30 per month. The Federal Court also found that the earlier advertisements did not prominently specify the minimum charge and were misleading for not disclosing additional up front charges.
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