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A Caution about T-Mobile myFaves

December 6, 2006

Earlier this fall, T-Mobile introduced a series of myFaves rate plans, providing unlimited calling to any 5 numbers that the subscriber selects. These numbers need not be T-Mobile subscribers, nor do they have to be cell phone numbers. Sounds good right? For those that call a few people frequently, these plans may save money. However, [...]

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Coming Soon: Cellular + WiFi Phones

September 27, 2006

Later this year, T-Mobile is expected to roll out plans for a new generation of cell phones, ones that work on both cellular networks and the Internet (via wireless / WiFi connectivity). The idea is that when a person is in a WiFi area, they will use the Internet for their voice calls; saving their [...]

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LG Chocolate to get Speakerphone

September 27, 2006

The LG VX8500 Chocolate for Verizon is one of the most popular phones of 2006. Part phone and part MP3 player it is Verizon’s attempt at competing against the iPod. Oddly, unlike almost every other cell phone launched in the last two years, the LG Chocolate did not have a speakerphone. Verizon is now correcting [...]

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Verizon to Pro-Rate Early Termination Fees

June 29, 2006

Once again taking advantage of its very low rate of customers leaving (churn), Verizon has announced some changes to try and further separate itself from the pack. Details aren’t available yet, but the CEO of Verizon announced these changes, for implementation later in 2006: Pro-rate of termination fees: Those closer to the end of their [...]

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Telephone Tax to End!

May 26, 2006

The 3% Federal Excise Tax, dating to the Spanish-American War will end on July 31st for all but local phone service. This includes long distance on your home phone, wireless and/or VoIP phone service. In addition, it is likely that most will be able to claim a refund for the tax paid over the last [...]

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