Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN.) is sponsoring a bill that calls on wireless companies to prorate early termination fees for cell phone subscribers that sometimes are as high as $200 and are disguised as taxes on bills.
"I do not believe that this limited regulatory scheme is now working given the industry size and its domination by four major carriers," said Sen. John Rockefeller (D-W.V.), before the Senate Commerce Committee and one of the bills sponsors. "I believe it's time to revisit the entire regulatory framework that governs wireless service."
Wireless companies are opposed to the bill and Verizon
Some wireless providers have started to address the issue of termination fees. On Tuesday
Verizon's McAdam said the company had done well because it treats its customers fairly and that competitive markets punish bad behavior according to
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