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Nov 24, 2008 10:48 AM

Why Is Texting So Expensive?

Do you text?  I've joined in with the rest of the world.  But the cost of texts when you go over is shocking.  It's 10 cents a text on many plans, and 20 cents will be the new price if you're not already paying that.  Tonight's Good Question is: Why.  Why do texts cost so much?

We're going to talk with a data transmission expert about the real cost of processing a text message.  Does it cost the phone companies anything?

And how much are they making off of us texting "OMG!" and "LOL!" 

This morning, I was on KDWB and people called in and texted sharing their stories of going nuts with overages.  So let me know yours in the comments.  What's the most expensive cell bill you've ever had?  What do you think about the cost of text messages?

 

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  • 12/6/08 - heywood jablowme M.o.t.h.e.r. F.U.C.kEr
  • 12/6/08 - heywood jablowme M.o.t.h.e.r. F.U.C.kEr
  • 11/25/08 - Jonathan Cabrera I got here in the US from the Philippines two years ago. One of the most important observation I notice was how backward the prepaid cellphone services are much less the restrictive system put into...  Show Full Comment
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