February 03, 2004
Verizon Wireless Increases "Regulatory Charges"
Verizon Wireless let its cellular customers know recently that it would be increasing the fees it charges because of the recently passed Wireless Telephone Number Portability Act of 2003.
"INCREASE IN REGULATORY CHARGE. Beginning March 1, 2004, our Regulatory Charge, which helps defray Verizon Wireless' ongoing costs of complying with various regulatory mandates, will increase from $0.05 to $0.45 per month to help defray the costs of complying with the FCC's local number portability requirements. ..."
An 800% increase? Wow. I'm looking forward to my contract being up in late February so I can switch over to T-Mobile. I'd like to make use of all those monthly nickels I've been paying Verizon!
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Posted by Sam at February 3, 2004 11:44 AMWow just received my Verizon Wireless Statement today and noticed the 800% increase in the Regulatory charge. Well it looks like as soon as my contract with Verizon is up I will be getting one of those Pre~Paid Cell Phones that way no montly contracts or BOGUS REGULATORY FEES to pay for me anymore.
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