If a phone company charges you 25 cents per minute..and you called somebody and they werent home..and it wasnt even a minute is it possible if i can sue the company?
2007-01-09 08:03:50 · 7 answers · asked by Morden 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
For 25 cents?
You can sue anyone for anything these days. However, if you will win is entirely different situation.
Most people who have difficulty with a phone company will argue the situation with customer service or upper management. Often times they will waive this fee.
If this is on going, why don't you get a different phone company?
2007-01-09 08:13:57 · answer #1 · answered by Erica, AKA Stretch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look at the fine print. Generally if no one picks up, you won't be charges. However, if hte answering machine picks up, you are connected. Then you have to find out how your company breaks down a minute. Some will charge only in 6-second intervals, others will charge for a full minute even if you've only used a couple of seconds. THAT IS WHY YOU READ EVERYTHING YOU SIGN UP FOR!!!!!
In answer to your question, I doubt you'll get a dime.
2007-01-09 16:44:20 · answer #2 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the receiving end of the call answered, even with a phone answering machine, then the charge is proper. If not, then the charge is not proper. So, if you feel you have a complaint take it to the phone company. If you want to sue you can try it but it is likely too much hassle and expense (filing fee) to be worth it.
2007-01-09 16:26:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it depends. first, what is the agreement that you have with the company? does it have a provision regarding "rounding up"? second, as indicated in an earlier answer, the damage may make the suit cost prohibated. the company is likely aware of this. therefore, assuming that the practice violates the agreement, your best bet is to do some research if there is a class action against the carrier. unfortunately this is usually the only way such practices stop.
2007-01-09 16:24:15 · answer #4 · answered by Mark K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nopers - you used the phone and most companies round up. If someone or something answered - you spent a minute.
Here's a quarter - call someone who cares
2007-01-09 16:12:27 · answer #5 · answered by Susie D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can but- you have to prove that it was under a minute and if you had to miss work to go to court for this you better have a lot of minutes charged this way to make it worth it,
2007-01-09 16:13:34 · answer #6 · answered by Cheesy Stuff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would look foolish and would probaby end up losing a ton of money, but you could if you wanted to.
(What I mean to say is, don't bother)
2007-01-09 16:13:57 · answer #7 · answered by Peter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋