Lemon Law for Cellphones in Illinois
Posted in News by Dan at 5:03 pm
This post was published 2 years 6 months 25 days ago and its content may not be valid anymore.A new law passed by the Illinois House will permit users of defective handsets to break their wireless service contracts without paying termination fees, which typically run $175. Phones that need repair three or more times because of manufacturing or mechanical issues will qualify as defective. The law also grants subscribers the option to upgrade or downgrade their phone at promotional rates. The law has yet to be passed by the Illinois State Senate.
I think thats great. The consumer really has little ground to stand on when it comes to dealing with problems with cell phone companies. Most of the time, in the end, the consumer ends up dishing out more cash to alleviate their frustrations.
Just tonight I was talking to a friend of mine who has had countless problems with their cell phone and it finally bit the dust. He took the phone in but walked out frustrated with a cheap refurbished replacement until he could afford to purchase a new one. The company did nothing in support of this.
thank god… maybe they will also give me a refund for this stupid sidekick3