NJ sues Verizon over FiOS ads

NEWARK, N.J. - March 18, 2009 - The lawsuit filed Wednesday by the state Consumer Affairs Division says Verizon New Jersey failed to provide advertised promotional gifts when consumers signed up for FiOS service.

RELATED STORY: Action News warned viewers about this in May, 2008.

It claims Verizon charged consumers higher prices for service than those quoted in door-to-door solicitations and ads. It says Verizon also charged activation fees after consumers were told those costs would be waived.

State officials say they've received nearly 270 complaints. A telephone message seeking comment from Verizon was not immediately returned.

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