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Re: Throttling of unlimited 4g
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‎08-03-2014 06:07 AM

Monopoly would be if there is no other companies offering the same products and services.

The company may not be in your area, that however does not mean if they are not that Verizon is a monopoly.

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M9
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‎08-03-2014 06:34 AM

From a Federal POV as per the FCC which is what we were discussing, U may b correct. Maybe not. But a local Monopoly can still be regulated at the state level. In NC we have a utilties commission 4 this. Wireless service should come under their jurisdiction.

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Tidbits
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‎08-03-2014 06:40 AM

So you are saying your area has no other service providers? Do you pay more than any other person with the same services in a different area? If you say Yes to the first and no to the second. It isn't even a local monopoly. If you say no to both it'll be hard to say it's affecting customers and FCC won't do a thing because prices are even.

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M9
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‎08-03-2014 06:44 AM

Just as side note to competition in wireless service. In my state (NC) the previous governor wrote such a gushing letter to the FCC seeking approval of the AT&T /T-Mobile merger that it became obvious she was a paid shrill for AT&T. Her popularity plummeted so bad she didn't even attempt reelection.

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M9
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‎08-03-2014 06:51 AM

Unless u count the very crappy 3G with 1 bar falling to 1X, then falling to no service from VZW my area has no wireless service. I did notice a new tower under construction in my area Friday. No idea which companies will transmit from it.

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LRVassar
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‎08-03-2014 08:05 AM

If Verizon Wireless is available in your area, then Straight Talk is also available. Straight Talk uses Verizon Wireless services. Your monopoly statement is nil.

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M9
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‎08-03-2014 08:20 AM

Not according to Wallie world's service map. I don't think straight talk uses all of VZW's service area.

Sent from my HTC One max on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network

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rcschnoor
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‎08-03-2014 01:30 PM

M9 wrote:

No I am not. VZW shouldn't make people pay 4 voice that don't want it.

Verizon is not "forcing" you to pay for voice you don't want. You choose to pay it. You could always cancel the line and get a tablet without voice.Smiley Happy

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M9
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‎08-03-2014 02:18 PM

I already have a tablet. A kindle fire hdx. I connect with the hotspot I pay for.

Sent from my HTC One max on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network

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Re: Throttling of unlimited 4g
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‎08-03-2014 02:23 PM

then what's your issue? Verizon has data only plans.

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