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250MB is unlimited (according to the ASA)

take the biscuit tbh, unlimited means no limits if you consider the words meaning but obviously when you consider there is a limit its misleading because they hide it in the T&Cs stating there are no limits to how long one can spend online just how much data one can download which is pitifully low.
 
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I would like to see an ASA "roll over and take it up the arse" challenged in court.
 
That's terrible. Tbh there are too many ISP's that use 'unlimited' to sell their products. They slap 'unlimited' on the advert for all to see, but stick a FUP in the T&C's which indicates that there is some limit. They are not going to tell the customer what it is, until they either get near it, or go over it.

An example is Unicom. My friend is with them, has been for 4 years now. They have no limits usage advertised on their site, but they do indicate a FUP. If they have a FUP, they have a limit. Maybe these companies need to read the dictionary, and see what 'no limit' really means. They have given him hassle a few times cause they say he has been downloading too much. The package I have with my ISP, caps my usage at 30GB. I go nowhere near that limit, and I download more than my friend does. So, say he uses 20GB a month, if they consider that too much, why not say so, instead of this 'no limit' crap.

What's worse, is the regulator that is meant to keep an eye on what companies advertise, says it's ok to advertise a limited product as unlimited.
 
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the fact of the matter is most will try to argue the toss and say it meant unlimited time online yet they hide this stipulation within the T&Cs so that you would have to read 1000s of lines before you get to it, l wish such detrimental information was posted right there with the informations stating what you get, things would be so much easier imho.
 
The question is whether or not you can still recieve the service after that 250MB limit is passed, without added cost (unless otherwise stated). If they just drop the service speed then you can still call it unlimited. Naturally we all hate the term for its misleading potential. If they prevent access after 250MB then there's no way such a claim should be allowed.
 
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