AT&T, long known for being a major slave driver in the mobile industry, has made some crucial and perhaps damning changes to their Early Termination Fees or ETF. Starting June 1st, poor souls who purchase an iPhone from AT&T will see ETF fee of $325, as opposed to the current ETF of $175. Speculation in the market has it that AT&T and Apple are trying to stop consumers from purchasing an iPhone, breaking the contract and paying off the ETF, and then selling the iPhone online for a profit. On a brighter note, AT&T will lower ETF fees for some phones to $150. These Gestapo tactics have always been part of AT&T’s business strategy, but to double ETF fees for whatever reason is downright cruel. Where in Gods name is is the FCC when you need them. They’re great and handing out hefty fines to individuals, but tend to cower behind their desks when it comes to tangoing with mega corporations.
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