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Title: Shock at $85k mobile phone bill
Source: BBC NEWS
URL Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7141935.stm
Published: Dec 14, 2007
Author: Unknown
Post Date: 2007-12-14 02:49:05 by wudidiz
Keywords: None
Views: 160
Comments: 4

Shock at $85k mobile phone bill

A Canadian man has been shocked to receive a mobile phone bill for nearly $85,000 (£41,000).

Piotr Staniaszek thought he could use his new phone as a modem for his computer under his $10 unlimited mobile browser plan from Bell Mobility.

He downloaded high-definition movies and other large files unaware that this incurred massive extra charges.

Bell Mobility has since lowered the bill to $3,243, but Mr Staniaszek says he intends to fight the charges anyway.

'Nobody told me'

The 22-year-old oil-field worker from Calgary said he thought a first bill for $65,000 in November was a mistake.

When he spoke to Bell Mobility he was informed the bill had climbed to nearly $85,000 after more downloading.

I'm going to try and fight it, because I didn't know about the extra charges Piotr Staniaszek

He said he normally paid about $150 a month for his phone and used to be notified of high charges.

"The thing is, they've cut my phone off for being like $100 over," he told CBC News.

"Here, I'm $85,000 over and nobody bothered to give me a call and tell me what was going on."

Bell Mobility said they would lower the bill to $3,243 in a "goodwill gesture" to match the best data plan available for using mobile phones as a modem, the Globe and Mail reported.

The trouble stems from the new phone he received when he renewed his mobile phone contract.

The new model allows him to connect with his computer and download data.

"I told them I wasn't aware I would be charged for hooking up my phone to the computer. I'm going to try and fight it, because I didn't know about the extra charges."

Canadians complain that their mobile phone charges are much higher for comparable service in the United States.

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#1. To: wudidiz (#0)

I would probably just pay the $3k but he does have a point. If in the past, they cut off service for being over by $100 then they should have cut off service or notified him.

DWornock  posted on  2007-12-14   4:12:51 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#2. To: DWornock (#1)

If he doesn't just pay the 3 grand, can he be forced to pay $85,000?

"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." ~ Matthew 6:33

wudidiz  posted on  2007-12-14   4:34:47 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#3. To: wudidiz (#2)

If he doesn't just pay the 3 grand, can he be forced to pay $85,000?

If they sued, they may get a judgment; however, he probably doesn't have the money and they wouldn't want the publicity in any event. My guess is they will deny him service until he pays a certain amount.

DWornock  posted on  2007-12-14   20:36:16 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#4. To: DWornock (#3)

Thank you.

... seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you...

wudidiz  posted on  2007-12-14   20:37:29 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


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