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Surf and Talk at 35,000 Feet The FCC says it may let Web surfers go wireless on airplanes. But it might allow in-flight cell phone use, too. Everyone from Boeing to Cisco to mega-wireless carrier Verizon has an interest in seeing these developments take off. |
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Cell Phone Fees That Sneak Up on You New services are designed to add a few bucks to your monthly bill. |
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Will Big Brother Track You by Cell Phone? The FCC requires cell phone companies to track you, in order to find you when you call 911 -- but what about your privacy? |
PHONE+
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Surprise Surcharges When comparing rates during the quoting process or working with a customer to decipher line items on bills, agents often come up against hidden charges and are forced to provide an explanation for the fees. |
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Mobile Banking a Money Maker for U.K. Banks The U.K.'s top banks recently began charging customers for text alerts, typically the equivalent of $5 or $6 a month to subscribe to a message service from the bank plus 50 cents every time a customer requests information via text. |
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Tall Order Cellular carriers have been busy improving call quality, but will it last? |
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Senators Ramp Up Calls for Wireless Probe Senators lean on DoJ and FCC to explore potential consumer harm in wireless industry. |
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FCC Faces Another VoIP Deadline The agency has until March 22 to decide if Internet telephony companies must pay access fees. |
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The $33 Billion Phone Bill Businesses are spending more on cellular services than ever before. Are they getting slammed? |
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The Truth About 'Prorated' Cellphone Termination Fees Cell phone companies may be appearing to be more lenient to customers wanting to terminate their contract early, but make sure you read the fine print. |
