Amazon’s Sidewalk Technology Faces Federal Class Action
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The lawsuit claims the technology could lead to surprise overage charges on consumers' internet bills.
“Additionally, Amazon does not clearly disclose that even if a customer initially opts out of the Sidewalk network, if they obtain a new Sidewalk-enabled device, Sidewalk will automatically be re-enabled, and they will need to opt-out again.”
The complaint claims the company committed theft of telecommunication services and violated the Washington Consumer Protection Act.
The lawsuit says that Amazon “affirmatively misrepresents that its consumers are voluntarily sharing and donating their Internet bandwidth, constituting deceptive acts and practices.”
The plaintiffs seek punitive damages, as well as declaratory and injunctive relief.