[The Great RJ]

Even with the repeal of this tax, the total fees and taxes on my phone bill still approachs a rate of 40%.

It is only a matter of time before one's DSL/Cable Internet service is subject to similar taxation. Already there are proposals in Congress to provide broadband Internet access to "underserved" areas and guess who will foot the bill so that the 16 people with 2 computers in West Waterpump, SD have broadband access...the rest of us "rich" folks who have the "luxury" of broadband access.

[maine-iac7]

Even with the repeal of this tax, the total fees and taxes on my phone bill still approachs a rate of 40%.

I switched my long distance, 2 years ago,to an international company. I prepay on line as I go - I get no bill - there are no taxes,no fees, no 'program' charges, no time restrictions, nada.

Just call anytime, 24/7 and it's 4 1/2 cents a minute, period, even to call my daughter in Canada. It has saved me hundreds