As of august 30, 2008, rates for customers making mobile calls in other EU countries ("roaming") will continue to fall. The price caps provided for in the regulation [...]
Learn moreNot every influence on minors is anti-competitive
On July 17, 2008, the I. Civil Senate of the Federal Court of Justice, which is responsible, among other things, for competition law, had to decide on the admissibility of a collection campaign [...].
Learn morePayback general terms and conditions partly invalid - several clauses objected to
The Federal Association of Consumer Centers and Consumer Associations has taken legal action as plaintiff against the company "Payback", which operates a customer loyalty and discount system, in [...]
Learn moreBill against unauthorised telephone advertising passed
The German Cabinet has approved a draft law to combat unauthorized telephone advertising and so-called cost traps on the Internet. "We are protecting consumers [...]
Learn moreNew charges for local loop switching and line sharing
The Federal Network Agency announced two rate decisions in the telecommunications sector on June 30, 2008. Both approvals relate to wholesale products that Deutsche Telekom AG (DT AG) [...].
Learn moreParents are sometimes liable for their children after all - at least in Munich
According to a judgment pronounced on June 19, 2008 by the 7th Civil Chamber of the Munich I Regional Court ( LG München I), parents may, in addition [...]
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