Issues

Computers and telecommunications

Advertisements in this highly competitive sector have generated a lot of complaints to the ASA in recent years. This section includes decisions the ASA has made in relation to advertisements for computer hardware and software, mobile phones and other services. As well as being a fertile field for complaints from consumers, this sector also attracts a lot of complaints from competitors as companies keep a close eye on each others' advertising. If you are interested in this area, you may want to look at the information posted under 'internet'. Just go back to the issues front page and search.