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| Topic | California wants to tax text messages |
| Giant_Aspirin 12/12/18 11:30:46 AM #13: | Questionmarktarius posted... The wireless industry argues that the fees would put carriers at a disadvantage since competing messaging services like Facebooks Messenger and WhatsApp would not be charged the new fees, FOX11 reported. it would be a flat-tax added to monthly bills and not based on usage. so using an internet-based messaging system wouldn't get around it. The report from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) says the tax on text messaging would likely be a flat fee added to a monthly bill instead of a per text tax and the money would be used to fund programs that make phone service available for low-income residents. https://thehill.com/policy/technology/420982-california-considers-tax-on-text-messages-to-fund-cell-service-for-low --- Playing: God of War, Soul Calibur VI, Smash Ultimate (~);} - I suppose it will all make sense when we grow up - {;(~) ... Copied to Clipboard! |
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