Microsoft Sued for Allegedly Misleading Millions of Aussies to Pay for Pricier Subscriptions

The ACCC alleged that Microsoft concealed an option for customers to retain their existing subscription plans unchanged when announcing the price increases.

A sign at a Microsoft store in New York City on July 26, 2023. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

Australia’s consumer watchdog has taken Microsoft to court, accusing the tech giant of misleading nearly 3 million customers over recent price increases to its office software.

On Oct. 27, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced that it has filed a lawsuit in the Federal Court against Microsoft Australia and its U.S. parent company, Microsoft Corporation.