Manitoba Proclaims Cell Phone Contract Law

Manitoba has proclaimed into force the Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Cell Phone Contracts).

The Act applies to contracts for cell phone services with consumers in Manitoba. Cell phone services include wireless communication services, including voice and data. As mentioned, the Act only applies to agreements with consumers, who are those who purchase the goods and services primarily for personal, family or household purposes. The Act will not apply if the subscriber purchases the services primarily for business use.

Among the highlights:

• Advertisements and contracts must set out the minimum monthly cost of the services.
• The minimum monthly cost must be set out as an "all-inclusive" price.