1. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ordered AT&T to halt its misleading advertisements about satellite-based calling that does not actually exist. The FTC found that AT&T's claims about its "5G Evolution" and "5G+" services were deceptive, as these services did not provide the promised satellite-based calling capabilities.
2. The FTC's complaint states that AT&T's advertisements falsely claimed that its "5G Evolution" and "5G+" services offered satellite-based calling, which would allow customers to make calls in remote areas without cellular coverage. However, these services did not have any satellite-based calling functionality, and the FTC determined that AT&T's claims were misleading and violated the FTC Act.
3. As a result of the FTC's order, AT&T is now required to stop making any claims about satellite-based calling or other non-existent features in its advertisements. The company must also provide clear and prominent disclosures about the actual capabilities of its "5G Evolution" and "5G+" services. This action is part of the FTC's ongoing efforts to ensure that consumers receive accurate and truthful information from companies about the products and services they offer.