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The Ridiculous Tech Fees You're Still Paying
Esther Schindler writes "None of us like to spend money (except on shiny new toys). But even we curmudgeons can understand that companies need to charge for things that cost them money; and profit-making is at the heart of our economy. Still, several charges appear on our bills that can drive even the most complacent techie into a screaming fit. How did this advertised price turn into that much on the final bill? Why are they charging for it in the first place? Herewith, fees that make no sense at all — and yet we still fork over money for them. For example: 'While Internet access is free in coffee shops, some public transit, and even campsites, as of 2009 15% of hotels charged guests for the privilege of checking their e-mail and catching up on watching cat videos. Oddly, budget and midscale hotel chains are more likely to offer free Wi-Fi, while luxurious hotels — already costing the traveler more — regularly ding us.'"
Aww snap! $250 cell phone bill from overages in data usage.
There may be no "I" in team, but there's also no "F" in way.
Just so you know, noplace else in the United States wants to be considered as similar to Mississippi.
So presumably you visited Vegas...and went to the public library? You sure do know how to have a great time. I think this would be one of those times where what happened in Vegas needs to stay in Vegas.