New law will simplify cell phone contracts in Manitoba

WINNIPEG – The Manitoba government has introduced a new law designed to simplify cell phone contracts in the province.Family Services and Consumer Affairs Minister Gord Mackintosh tabled the new legislation on Monday which will come in to force next year. Based on approximately 250 consumer and industry responses to a discussion paper released late last year, the new rules will include the following seven protections:- allow cell phone customers to cancel contracts before the end of term;- prohibit unreasonable cancellation fees, while allowing cost recovery for equipment provided or subsidized as a contract incentive;- stop charges for service that can’t be accessed due...