AT&T Sued For Allegedly Inflating DirecTV Now Subscriber Numbers

The video discusses the rebranding of DIRECTV Now to AT&T TV and allegations of fraudulent activities by employees who created fake accounts and charged customers without their knowledge. It highlights the pressure from AT&T management to engage in these practices, leading to a significant loss of subscribers and a class action lawsuit. The financial implications are discussed in the context of AT&T's merger with Time Warner.

What unethical practice did employees allegedly engage in with DIRECTV Now accounts?

• Creating fake accounts using real customer information

• Upgrading accounts without consent

• Providing discounts to loyal customers

• Offering free subscriptions to new customers

How were employees encouraged to handle activation fees?

• By offering discounts

• By converting them into DIRECTV Now subscriptions

• By increasing the fees

• By waiving them completely

What was the alleged role of AT&T senior management in the DIRECTV Now controversy?

• They reduced the subscription fees

• They provided additional training to employees

• They encouraged employees to use strong-arm tactics

• They were unaware of the practices

How many subscribers did DIRECTV Now lose in the first two quarters of 2019?

• 500,000

• 750,000

• 250,000

• 100,000

Who is the class action suit being brought on behalf of?

• DIRECTV Now subscribers

• Time Warner customers

• AT&T employees

• AT&T stock purchasers before the Time Warner merger