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Bell Mobility dealers allege unfair compensation in lawsuit

TORONTO – More wireless dealers have joined a lawsuit against Bell Mobility that claims that the wireless giant unfairly lowered their commissions in breach of franchise agreements.According to a report in the Globe and Mail, some 30 plaintiffs are now each seeking damages of $2.5-million, plus legal costs.   The dealers, who together own about 110 Bell-branded stores primarily in Ontario and Quebec, act as exclusive retailers for Bell wireless devices and services as well as home phone and Internet.  Bell also sells its mobile devices and communications services on its website and through retailers such as Best Buy, The Source...