Check out this article that appeared recently in the NY Times that reveals a cover-up on what amounts to anti-trust pricing fraud on the part of all U.S. phone companies. As it turns out, while prices have doubled for texting in the past few years, it is the most profitable aspect of the telco business. Why? Because the tiny amount of data in a text message virtually rides along in a free packet, which translates to pure profit. Apparently, the Senate Anti-Trust Committee is looking into the matter. Accordingly, we may see some relief and possible retribution.
Here’s the link: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/28/business/28digi.html?_r=4&partner=rss&emc=rss
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