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ABC News
4 days ago
- Business
- ABC News
Tassie's election repeat, phone bill stress + why Jacinda Ardern is hopeful
A new report found a bunch of phone companies have been denying customer requests when they're experiencing financial hardship. So, what can you do when you're struggling to pay your phone bill? And Tassie had an election, a hung Parliament, a no-confidence motion, an election, a hung Parliament, and now... a no-confidence motion. What? Plus, Dave's chat with Jacinda Ardern: on being optimistic, leaving the Mormon church, taking mat leave as PM, and what she regrets. Listen: 01:10 - What to do if you can't pay your phone bill 06:05 - Explaining the mess that was the Tasmanian election 10:10 - Jacinda Ardern on knowing when to quit Guest: Carol Bennett, CEO, Australian Communications Consumer Action Network Carol Bennett, CEO, Australian Communications Consumer Action Network Jacinda Ardern, former NZ prime minister Get the whole story from Hack:
The Verge
01-08-2025
- Business
- The Verge
Verizon is upping its fees again
Verizon just announced a three-year price lock in April, but now the company has confirmed that it's 'making some adjustments' that will raise the cost of your phone bill anyway. In a statement to The Verge, Verizon spokesperson Adria Tomaszewski says the 'vast majority' of customers will see a price hike of 'less than 30 cents.' Tomaszewski doesn't say exactly what's changing, but a Reddit thread spotted by PhoneArena suggests that Verizon plans on raising several of its fees, including its 'Administrative and Telco Recovery Charge,' which is supposed to help the carrier pay for 'direct and indirect' costs like property tax. Verizon last raised the price of this fee last year. The Reddit post claims that Verizon's Administrative and Telco Recovery Charge will increase 28 cents to $3.78 per voice line, while the charge for data-only plans could increase by $2.37, reaching $3.97 per line. It also shows Verizon's Regulatory Charge — a fee the company says covers 'various government charges' — increasing from 19 cents to 21 cents per voice line. These changes could go into effect on September 1st, according to the Reddit post. The Verge reached out to Tomaszewski to confirm these details, and we'll update this article if we hear back. Verizon's three-year price lock might not allow it to change the price of your plan directly, but, as my colleague Allison Johnson pointed out, it leaves 'plenty of wiggle room' for it to raise fees and taxes. The price-lock guarantee is also only available to customers on a newer myPlan subscription. But that's not all — Verizon has also raised the price of its device activation fee from $35 to $40, as shown on its website, and the Reddit post claims Verizon is raising the price of its tablet data plans by $5 / month as well. 'These adjustments are in line with market rates and allow us to continue to provide top-tier products and services,' Tomaszewski says. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All by Emma Roth Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Mobile Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All News Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Tech Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Verizon
CNET
10-06-2025
- Business
- CNET
Prices Everywhere Are Rising but T-Mobile Lets You Lock in Prices for 5 Years
It seems like the cost of everything is going up these days, especially with the recent tariffs taking effect. But T-Mobile is helping you keep your phone bill at the same price. Just like all monthly expenses, your phone plan can start to add up. However, when you opt to join a T-Mobile Experience plan, you can guarantee that your rate will be locked in for five years. You won't have to worry about a price hike until 2030. Keep in mind, this offer is not valid on a T-Mobile Essentials plan. You can choose between the Experience More or Beyond plans to get a locked in rate for five years. Both plans have unlimited talk, text and data, and full in-flight texting and Wi-Fi. The plans also come with Netflix. Experience More includes 60GB of hotspot and 5GB of data in over 215 countries. Experience Beyond offers unlimited hotspot, 15GB of data in over 215 countries and access to Apple TV and Hulu. And if you want to add a watch or tablet to your Beyond plan, you can do so for just $5 more per month. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. Both plans also include a third line for free. The Experience More plan is $140 per month for three lines when you use autopay. The Experience Beyond plan is $170 per month when you use autopay. These prices do not include taxes and fees. You're saving up to $60 when getting a third line for free. If you're over the age of 55, a first responder or a veteran, you can get an additional discount. You'll also get to take advantage of T-Mobile perks every Tuesday, from discounted movie tickets to freebies. Why this deal matters The T-Mobile five-year price guarantee is a great way to ensure that your phone bill won't go up for a long time, until 2030 to be exact if you sign up soon. With so many items are increasing in price, like everyday essentials, it's nice to have one thing that you know will remain consistent, especially when it's something most of us can't go without.
