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http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,356848,00.html

WASHINGTON -- The government is quietly negotiating to help cell phone customers avoid expensive fees when they cancel contracts with wireless companies, The Associated Press has learned.

Under a proposal to the Federal Communications Commission, the wireless industry would give consumers the opportunity to cancel service without any penalty for up to 30 days after they sign a cell phone contract or until 10 days after they receive their first bill.

The proposal also would cap such fees and reduce them month by month over the course of a contract based on how long customers have left...

In exchange for the government's approval, the agreement would let cell phone companies off the hook in state courts where they are being sued for billions of dollars by angry customers. If approved by the FCC, the proposal also would take away the authority of states to regulate the charges, known as early termination fees.



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I like the idea of that cancellation fee shrinking as you fulfill your contract and being able to back out early on. thumbsup.gif

I do think the cell phone companies get away with too much as it is, so does that mean it's time to rain them in? (Hi, coco. giggle.gif) So, does this need to be a federal thing? I guess, since the FCC is already set up for this sort of thing. shrug.gif


I'm having mixed reactions to the idea of this deal letting the cell phone companies just toss off the lawsuits. First, I think, well, people, you DID sign the contract, so boo-hoo. Then I think, do I like the idea of the government making deals that let them supercede the juctice system? no.gif



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The whey you mock me nose know bounds.

Cell phones are so cool. I was driving my kids to school today and the dance mix of Into the Groove by Madonna came on and it just whooshed me back to the 80s, y'know? clap.gif I said, "Ahh... the times before cell phones and email..." and I stopped - am I really that old? weirdface.gif

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