FTC issues $40 million fine to TracFone for false 'unlimited data' claim

TracFone has been issued a $40 million fine today by the FTC, who have ruled on a complaint regarding 'unlimited' data. The carrier was selling 'unlimited' data plans to customers, but heavy throttling made those plans unusable at a certain point. Though this ruling is limited to TracFone, it sets a precedent moving forward. According to the FTC, TracFone broke a …