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First free broadband not so free
News The ASA objected to the free broadband ads on the grounds that the free offer came as part of a newly created package, rather than as an adjunct to an existing product, so it could not legitimately be called free. [19 Jul 2006]
ASA tells Orange to be more explicit
News In its initial ruling, the watchdog also objected to Orange's promise that "all our customers" could get the deal. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) received complaints about a press, internet and TV advertising campaign promising existing... [08 Sep 2005]
Lastminute slammed by watchdog over smutty ads
News The complaints objected to the posters on the grounds they were offensive, demeaning to women and would distract motorists. Watchdog the ASA (Advertising Standards Authority) has rapped Lastminute.com over the knuckles after receiving complaints... [20 Jan 2005]
Wanadoo "full speed broadband" claim slapped down by watchdog
News The complaint was brought by fellow ISPs BT and Telewest, which objected to ads in the regional press for Wanadoo's unlimited 512Kbps service carrying the slogan "full speed broadband". BT and Telewest objected on the grounds that, given faster... [16 Aug 2004]
BT pulls ad for "fast, reliable" service
News Users objected to the line which read, 'BT Anytime for a fast, reliable service', referring to an internet service they had difficulty accessing at busy times of the day. The ASA ruled: "Because intermittent and ongoing problems were preventing... [26 Sep 2001]
