Vodafone increases prices - consumer advocates are planning a class action lawsuit

Vodafone increases prices - consumer advocates are planning a class action lawsuit

According to a report by www.t-online.de Vodafone has significantly increased prices for its internet customers since May. The Federal Association of Consumer Organizations (vzbv) describes this as inadmissible and is looking for those affected for a possible class action lawsuit. The consumer advocates are of the opinion that the price increase is unlawful and would like to take action against Vodafone to ensure that customers continue to pay the previously valid prices and receive back any contributions they have paid in excess.

According to vzbv, consumers have reported monthly increases of up to five euros. Vodafone justifies these increases with the increase in energy prices. The network operator points out in the letters that you can terminate the contract if you do not agree to the price increase. Consumer advocates also believe that both the increases and Vodafone's general terms and conditions are unlawful.

For the class action lawsuit, the vzbv now needs a sufficient number of customers whose cases can be examined. Those affected can fill out an online form at musterfeststellungs Klagen.de/vodafone and will then receive information about whether their case is suitable for a class action lawsuit.

This price increase by Vodafone will potentially have an impact on the market and consumers. If consumer advocates are successful and Vodafone is forced to reverse the price increases, this could have an immediate impact on the company's sales and image. In addition, other Internet providers may also reconsider their prices and terms and conditions in order to avoid similar lawsuits. For consumers, a successful class action lawsuit would mean that they would have to pay less for their internet and possibly get back overpaid premiums.