November 10, 2020 Attention regarding the Display of Down Payment and Sales Price of Terminals in the Mobile Phone Industry

For Those Considering Purchasing Mobile Phone Terminals

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) and the Consumer Affairs Agency alert consumers regarding the down payment display and terminal sales prices in the mobile phone industry.

Background

MIC and the Consumer Affairs Agency jointly alert consumers regarding the down payment display and terminal sales prices in the mobile phone industry, with consideration of the content of the realization of easy-to-understand and convincing rates and services specified in the Action Plan for Creating a Fair Competitive Environment for the Mobile Market, which was released on October 27, 2020.

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