[Im4Starr]

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.

[annyokie]

Rotsa Ruck. Look at your landline bill. Same deal. Thank Algore.

[cmsgop]

My plan is $39.99 at hits about $48 after all the Taxes, alot less taxes than a land line.

[hole_n_one]

...and then Shaquana said to Tyrone....

[oceanview]

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.

[nightdriver]

Ma Bell has made their money by lies and chicanery ever since they started.

Can't give you a lot of encouragement. Sorry.

[Viking2002]

Frigging politicians never saw a resource or service that didn't beg to be taxed. Fire every last one of the bestards.

[deport]

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.

[VMI70]

bump for later

[PAR35]

"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.

[Im4Starr]

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.

[cyborg]

I am wondering the same thing.