Sprint Early Termination Fees Are Illegal

From the San Jose Mercury News:

Sprint early termination fees are illegal, judge rules

By Steve Johnson
Mercury News

Californians fed up with being charged for ending their cell phone service prematurely won a major victory in a Bay Area court decision that concluded such fees violate state law.

Whether the ruling will stand isn't clear. Experts say an appeal is likely, and the Federal Communications Commission is considering imposing a rule - backed by the wireless industry - which might decree that only federal authorities can regulate early termination fees.

Who will come out ahead if the FCC takes over -- hmm care to bet?