Carrier IQ, according to their website, “is the leading provider of mobile intelligence solutions to the telecommunications industry.” Unfortunately, this mobile intelligence solution has been alleged to include embedded software that supposedly cannot be deleted by the owner of the mobile device. This software is purported to be installed on millions of mobile phones, smart phones, data modems and tablets all over the world.

The reason for a Carrier IQ lawsuit is due to the technology that Carrier IQ allegedly uses which may be able to track user activity and uploaded data without the user being aware that their keystrokes are being captured. The potential use of Carrier IQ technology by well known companies such as Apple, AT&T, HTC, Motorola, Sprint, Nextel, Samsung and T-Mobile USA could violate laws that are there to protect your privacy such as the Federal Wiretap Act which forbids the interception of “oral, wire or electronic communications.” A Carrier IQ lawsuit may assert that use of Carrier IQ software violates the Stored Electronic Communications Act and the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. This has raised concern worldwide as to how these companies can self-regulate when they have access to such data.

There is reason to believe that Germany and Britain are now investigating Carrier IQ’s tracking software to determine whether it is violating their privacy laws. In the United States, consumers that have or use smart phones or other mobile devices should strongly consider filing a Carrier IQ lawsuit.

For all mobile phone, smart phone, PDA, Tablet consumers affected, a Carrier IQ lawsuit is expected to  demand financial compensation. A Carrier IQ lawsuit may also seek to prevent mobile device companies from installing and using software that may violate our privacy in the future.

Why Should I Pursue a Carrier IQ Lawsuit?

According to some Internet chatter, Carrier IQ has supposedly taken the position that it “does not decode or process any SMS messages.” However, there have been reports that a possible bug” in the Carrier IQ software has allowed some SMS messages to perhaps be included in the data that Carrier IQ may be collecting. Senior Carrier IQ executives have apparently met with the Federal Trade Commission in response to what is thought to be a federal probe related to allegations that Carrier IQ’s tracking software may have collected data from wireless callers and transmitted the data to wireless carriers without the consumer’s knowledge.

Security researcher, Mr. Trevor Eckhart, has published a 17 minute video which appears to disclose how Carrier IQ software can log the mobile phone user’s keystrokes. Every button dialed, all the data including text messages, your location, key presses, SMS, etc. is allegedly captured in log files and then apparently sent to the Carrier IQ servers. Additionally, it appears that this application cannot be turned off without replacing the operating system on your phone and possibly voiding your warranty. A Carrier IQ lawsuit may address the question of why mobile phone customers were not properly informed of this data collection and not given a way to opt out of the application.

How do I join in a Carrier IQ Lawsuit?

Carrier IQ allegedly claims that they are not at fault. They allegedly claim that while their software does expose personal data, they are not responsible for what smart phone and wireless carriers do with said data. A Carrier IQ lawsuit is expected to address the fact that Carrier IQ software has potentially put consumer at unnecessary risk and could infringe upon the right to privacy. Joining in a Carrier IQ lawsuit could possibly prevent and compensate you for these alleged infringements of your Right to Privacy and may, among other things, also request permanent injunctive relief in an attempt to safeguard your confidentiality and your privacy.

At least one Carrier IQ lawsuit has already been filed claiming that Carrier IQ “is involved in installing spyware on mobile phones and using that hidden software to siphon off private consumer data without consumer consent.”

You may feel that it is vital for consumers, like yourself,  to protect your personal data and to know how it is being used. The Carrier IQ lawsuit may address whether the software is supposedly able to log where you are using the device, your browsing history, application use and phone numbers. It has also been reported that the Carrier IQ software might be able to capture the content of your text messages.

Carrier IQ software is apparently installed on some 150 million phones worldwide. Use of this software may be in violation of federal wiretap laws. These laws prohibit willful interception of wire or electronic communication. Violating the federal wiretap laws may result in money damages of $100 for each violation.

Carrier IQ Lawsuit Free Evaluation

For a free evaluation of whether or not you qualify for a Carrier IQ lawsuit, please fill out the form on this page or call the experienced attorneys at D. Miller & Associates, P.L.L.C. at 1-866-483-2649.

D. Miller & Associates, P.L.L.C. has expert attorneys that are very familiar with the Carrier IQ lawsuit situation. They are ready to fight to make sure that your privacy and rights are fully protected. Don’t wait. It is vital that you send a message today to your phone company. Call 1-866-483-2649 or fill out a contact form today. A Carrier IQ lawsuit will send a message that U.S. consumers will not tolerate having their freedom of privacy violated.

Senator Al Franken Asks For Carrier IQ Phone List and Explanation

On December 1, U.S. Senator Al Franken wrote Carrier IQ asking them to explain how its software works and asking for a Carrier IQ phone list. He requested information as to what the software records, where the data is transmitted and finally, who has access to the data captured by the Carrier IQ software. Sen. Franken then contacted the companies that presumably use the Carrier IQ software, AT&T, Sprint, Samsung, HTC, T-Mobile, and Motorola, asking for an explanation of what each company does with the data received via the Carrier IQ software as well as a Carrier IQ phone list. All of the above companies have acknowledged that they do use the Carrier IQ software.

On December 15, Sen. Franken released the following statement, found on his website (http://franken.senate.gov), after receiving responses and the Carrier IQ phone list from the companies.

“People have a fundamental right to control their private information. After reading the companies’ responses, I’m still concerned that this right is not being respected. The average user of any device equipped with Carrier IQ Software has no way of knowing that this software is running, what information it is getting, and who it is giving it to-and that’s a problem. It appears that Carrier IQ has been receiving the contents of a number of text messages-even thought they had told the public that they did not. I’m also bothered by the software’s ability to capture the contents of our online searches-even when users wish to encrypt them. So there are still many questions to be answered here and things that need to be fixed.”

What is Carrier IQ? Why a Carrier IQ Phone List

Carrier IQ Inc. is a cellphone software development company located in Mountain View, California. According to Sen. Franken’s site, the software is installed on millions of devices and may transmit personal data such as online searches and text messages. Those companies listed on the Carrier IQ phone list are apparently able to define what parameters they want tracked in order to enhance the device users’ experience. Some examples may be which applications use the most battery life or when a service outage may have occurred.

There is a real concern as to whether or not use of the Carrier IQ software may violate consumer’s privacy. Allegedly, the Carrier IQ software records the users’ keystrokes, text messages and searches. This data is collected without the consumer’s explicit consent and it has been reported that the Carrier IQ software is nearly impossible for the user to remove without damaging the operating system and possibly voiding the device warranty. Because of the privacy concerns, it is important that you review the Carrier IQ phone list to see if you might be entitled to compensation.

Carrier IQ Phone List

AT&T, Sprint, HTC, and Samsung have sent a Carrier IQ phone list of the phones with Carrier IQ software installed in them in response to Senator Al Franken’s request. Installed does not mean that the Carrier IQ software is active. In its response, HTC claims that Carrier IQ is installed on over 6 million devices. Samsung has 25 million devices with the software installed but does not indicate whether or not the Carrier IQ software is active.

Phones That May Contain the Carrier IQ Program

The following list contains phones that may be using the Carrier IQ software program:

AT&T Use Of Carrier IQ (900,000 devices)

• Motorola Atrix 2
• Motorola Bravo
• Pantech Pursuit II
• Pantech Breeze 3
• Pantech P5000 (Link 2)
• Pantech Pocket
• Sierra Wireless Shockwave
• LG Thrill
• ZTE Avail
• ZTE Z331
• SEMC Xperia Play

Sprint Nextel Use Of Carrier IQ (26 million devices)

• Audiovox
• Franklin
• HTC
• Huawei
• Kyocera
• LG
• Motorola
• Novatel
• Palmone
• Samsung
• Sanyo
• Sierra Wireless

T-Mobile Use Of Carrier IQ

• HTC Amaze 4G
• Samsung Galaxy S II
• Samsung Exhibit II 4G
• T-Mobile myTouch
• T-Mobile myTouch Q
• LG DoublePlay
• BlackBerry Bold 9900
• BlackBerry Curve 9360
• BlackBerry Torch 9810