Mignon Clyburn, a member of the Federal Communications Commission, has called Verizon's official response to the FCC's query into the companies' recently revised early termination fees "unsatisfying" and "troubling." In November, Verizon Wireless doubled the ETFs for advanced devices from $175 to $350. Verizon explained that it loses money on customers who choose to break their contract as late as the 23rd month. It said the new ETFs offset the higher cost of the devices, and that it is being used to cover advertising and marketing costs associated with customer acquisition. "Consumers already pay high monthly fees for voice and data designed to cover the costs of doing business," Clyburn said. "It is hard for me to believe that the public interest is being well served." The FCC also points out that Verizon's explanation of erroneously charged data fees does not mesh with consumer complaints. The FCC plans to investigate the matter further when it reconvenes in 2010.
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Oh Really? |
mcfadonna |
Dec 26, 2009, 10:42 AM |
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I work for VZW, here's how I see it |
qcjl84 |
Dec 24, 2009, 3:33 AM |
- Re: I work for VZW, here's how I see it by info411 Dec 24, 2009, 6:37 AM
- Re: I work for VZW, here's how I see it by shiftmobile Dec 24, 2009, 7:51 AM
- Re: I work for VZW, here's how I see it by qcjl84 Dec 24, 2009, 9:42 AM
- Re: I work for VZW, here's how I see it by bbluv4u Dec 24, 2009, 12:29 PM
- Re: I work for VZW, here's how I see it by sprintnextelrep Dec 24, 2009, 12:32 PM
- Re: I work for VZW, here's how I see it by art23ncsu Dec 24, 2009, 8:48 AM
- ETF Optional - oh really? by tbacba Dec 24, 2009, 2:46 PM
- Re: I work for VZW, here's how I see it by dthree Dec 24, 2009, 4:54 PM
- Re: I work for VZW, here's how I see it by AceXMachine Dec 25, 2009, 2:28 AM
- Verizon makes a lot of money in other ways than the ETF by mrpmpfan Dec 25, 2009, 7:28 AM
- I don't dispute anything you stated, however I still have an issue with the ETF policy. by justcallitanight Dec 27, 2009, 1:57 PM
- Re: I work for VZW, here's how I see it by CamelTowing Dec 28, 2009, 9:58 AM
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T-MO has it right. |
Mektah |
Dec 24, 2009, 1:47 AM |
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Hopeful |
Azeron |
Jan 4, 2010, 10:37 AM |
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FCC needs to stay out of business |
Celling_it |
Dec 23, 2009, 11:56 PM |
- Re: FCC needs to stay out of business by muchdrama Dec 23, 2009, 11:58 PM
- No they are operating a utility using spectrum WE own by bluecoyote Dec 24, 2009, 1:19 AM
- Re: No they are operating a utility using spectrum WE own by bp3dots1 Dec 24, 2009, 7:30 AM
- Re: No they are operating a utility using spectrum WE own by Azeron Dec 24, 2009, 1:03 PM
- Re: No they are operating a utility using spectrum WE own by Globhead Dec 24, 2009, 3:41 PM
- Re: No they are operating a utility using spectrum WE own by Menno Dec 24, 2009, 4:39 PM
- Re: No they are operating a utility using spectrum WE own by Murphy Dec 26, 2009, 12:51 PM
- Re: No they are operating a utility using spectrum WE own by MillaTime021 Dec 26, 2009, 9:08 PM
- Re: FCC needs to stay out of business by emoandy Dec 24, 2009, 2:26 PM
- Fortunatly this is america by SS EarlGoodman Dec 26, 2009, 12:53 PM
- Re: FCC needs to stay out of business by CamelTowing Dec 28, 2009, 9:46 AM
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I'm not sure if this has been explained properly... |
exnizzle |
Dec 29, 2009, 8:12 PM |
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The *ACTUAL STORY* behind Verizon's higher ETF's.... For those who think you can just pay full price |
bluecoyote |
Dec 24, 2009, 12:39 PM |
- Re: The *ACTUAL STORY* behind Verizon's higher ETF's.... For those who think you can just pay full p by Menno Dec 24, 2009, 3:58 PM
- Re: The *ACTUAL STORY* behind Verizon's higher ETF's.... For those who think you can just pay full p by texaswireless Dec 25, 2009, 4:45 PM
- Re: The *ACTUAL STORY* behind Verizon's higher ETF's.... For those who think you can just pay full p by Otowncell Dec 30, 2009, 11:16 AM
- Re: The *ACTUAL STORY* behind Verizon's higher ETF's.... For those who think you can just pay full p by waldorfsalad Dec 30, 2009, 6:25 PM
- Re: The *ACTUAL STORY* behind Verizon's higher ETF's.... For those who think you can just pay full p by CamelTowing Dec 30, 2009, 11:32 PM
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Prepaid it's not just for the credit challenged anymore. |
stephen5688 |
Dec 29, 2009, 3:17 PM |
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AT&T is going to do the SAME thing |
texaswireless |
Dec 29, 2009, 1:36 AM |
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The ETF is there for a good reason |
phoneman29 |
Dec 24, 2009, 11:27 AM |
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verizon is lame!!! |
snowbdr89 |
Dec 26, 2009, 8:46 PM |
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Is it $350 per line even on business account???? |
arich97 |
Dec 28, 2009, 5:46 PM |
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Missing the point. |
Slammer |
Dec 28, 2009, 5:42 PM |
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Verizon is strong arming anyone, if you allow it. |
info411 |
Dec 24, 2009, 1:29 AM |
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Over 125 responses............... |
Mark_S |
Dec 25, 2009, 5:23 PM |
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The FCC makes a great point..... |
jvp3 |
Dec 23, 2009, 11:16 PM |
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It's about damn time |
HARRISON311 |
Dec 27, 2009, 12:09 PM |
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Question of the year..... |
paddyoc |
Dec 24, 2009, 12:28 PM |
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Which is faster... |
ads1525 |
Dec 26, 2009, 7:04 PM |
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Help me understand |
Multi-Tasker |
Dec 24, 2009, 9:09 PM |
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