News Summary

Rogers Communications Inc. is being sued by Canada’s Competition Bureau for allegedly misleading consumers with the advertising of its ‘unlimited data’ plans. The Bureau claims that Rogers’ Infinite mobile plans, marketed as offering unlimited data, actually throttle internet speeds by over 99% once the monthly data cap is reached. This practice, the Bureau argues, renders the plans misleading as they are not truly unlimited. The legal action seeks to halt the misleading advertising, impose financial penalties on Rogers, and secure compensation for affected customers. This lawsuit is reminiscent of past actions taken by the Bureau against other telecom companies in Canada for similar misleading advertising practices. The case has been filed with the Competition Tribunal, and Rogers is expected to defend its plans in court.