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Prohibit wireless companies from charging to RECEIVE text messages since users can't control who sends them or when.

Created by A.D. on June 25, 2012

It is one thing to charge a cell phone customer a fee when that customer chooses to send a text message (even if those charges are outrageous), but users should not be forced to pay every time somebody else, over whom they have no control, sends them a text message. There is legislation trying to stop unwanted commercial or spam texts, but that doesn't stop your friends and family or clients and co-workers from racking up charges on your account. As an example, the ONLY way to avoid charges to receive text messages on AT&T's network is to opt out of text messaging altogether. This prevents you from ever sending a text message and even disables the iPhone's iMessage capability. Customers should pay for services they choose to use, but should not be punished for the acts of third parties.

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