I'm in NY and this is just getting out of hand. Who does one talk/complain to...local gov't? state? federal? Any Freeper help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
1 posted on
04/12/2004 7:09:46 PM PDT by
Im4Starr
To: Im4Starr
Rotsa Ruck. Look at your landline bill. Same deal. Thank Algore.
2 posted on
04/12/2004 7:12:53 PM PDT by
annyokie
(There are two sides to every argument, but I'm too busy to listen to yours.)
To: Im4Starr
My plan is $39.99 at hits about $48 after all the Taxes, alot less taxes than a land line.
3 posted on
04/12/2004 7:13:20 PM PDT by
cmsgop
(For Gosh Sake MCI, NO MORE JAMES TAYLOR !!!!!!!!!!!!)
To: Im4Starr
...and then Shaquana said to Tyrone....
To: Im4Starr
yup, its a total racket. if you are fed up, try prepaid wireless, such as:
http://www.tracfone.com they have alot of plans, it can be confusing, but especially if you are not a heavy user, it may be a good way to go.
5 posted on
04/12/2004 7:14:59 PM PDT by
oceanview
To: Im4Starr
Ma Bell has made their money by lies and chicanery ever since they started.
Can't give you a lot of encouragement. Sorry.
To: Im4Starr
Frigging politicians never saw a resource or service that didn't beg to be taxed. Fire every last one of the bestards.
To: Im4Starr
There should be a Public Utility Commission or something similar which regulates public utility rates in New York.... That would be a central location from which to start gathering data...
With today's many plans out there, with the various options such as free or unlimited nationwide long distance, free weekend and nights, etc. it is almost possible to get by without a land line home phone now...... So you could maybe combine the two into your cell and come out ahead.
15 posted on
04/12/2004 7:26:45 PM PDT by
deport
(("These guys are the most crooked, you know, lying group I have ever seen. It's scary," Kerry said.)
To: Im4Starr
bump for later
29 posted on
04/12/2004 7:54:40 PM PDT by
VMI70
(...but two Wrights made an airplane)
To: Im4Starr
"surprised by the taxes "
Not all of the "taxes" are actually that on your phone bill. Some of them are fees added on to the bill by the phone company to pay their routine expenses, such as legal fees for regulatory hearings, real estate taxes, etc. These fees are then subject to real taxes.
31 posted on
04/12/2004 8:01:45 PM PDT by
PAR35
To: All
I guess my question is: is there any recourse we as consumers have against these seemingly constant increases in phone-related fees/taxes?
Are there any online resources I can consult as to who to contact, etc.?
Thanks.
41 posted on
04/13/2004 7:28:56 AM PDT by
Im4Starr
To: Im4Starr
I am wondering the same thing.
46 posted on
04/13/2004 9:08:12 AM PDT by
cyborg
(GO CONDI GO!)
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