Posted On: November 18, 2008 by Derek T. Braslow

HughesNet Canadian Class Action? Xplornet, C-Com, and Galaxy Broadband

Following the HughesNet Class Action lawsuit filed by the law firm of Pogust, Braslow & Millrood, LLC, which in part asserts claims by subscribers for unlawful early termination fees (ETF) and fraudulent business practices involving slow-broadband service, lack of Internet accessibility and connectivity, there have now been a number of inquiries from Canadian residents with similar Complaints.

In Canada, HughesNet broadband satellite Internet service is sold and distributed through third-party companies such as Xplornet, C-Com and Galaxy Broadband.

Described as “Authorized Channel Providers” HughesNet has recently sought to obtain Internet Satellite market share in Canada. Such efforts by HughesNet to further exacerbate the number of subscribers beyond the capability of its network satellite system is significant where the pending class action against HughesNet involves allegations that it intentionally “oversold” its bandwidth, whereby "thousands of HughesNet subscribers and consumers were subjected to limited Internet broadband accessibility, speed, functionality, and connectivity.”

If you or someone you know is a Canadian resident, subscriber of a HughesNet authorized channel provider and have experienced similar service related complaints, please contact our law firm for a free evaluation.