Phone Companies Bill Public for Nonexistent Equipment

Srinivasan Ramakrishnan writes "Forbes has an eye-opening article on the scam that lets the Bells scoop $5 billion every year from the consumer with the sanction of the FCC. The FCC Line charge that appears on every phone bill is a vestige of a deal that was struck by the FCC with the Bells. The deal was touted by the FCC as a historic win that saved $3.2 Billion a year for the consumer - Forbes takes a closer look at the deal."

Comments

I blame it on the log cabins

[wiggys]

If a non-existant phone rings when you're in the woods do you get billed for it?

Re:cut the line!

[Neck_of_the_Woods]

BUT, if I cut my land line, how would I get in and out of the Matrix!

Re:Nationalize local phone access!

[Bluesman]

Even though I agree with your sentiment, using the post office as a model of efficiency just may get you into trouble someday...