Prepaid cell 9-1-1 surtax considered for 9-1-1

Landline, regular cell service already charge the surtax Requiring prepaid cellular phones and Internet voice communications to charge a surtax to pay for the emergency 9-1-1 system is one of four legislative priorities selected by affiliates of the New Mexico Association of Counties.

Cell phone policies similar in area schools

Kennedy Christensen (left) and Samantha Greene use their phones on Wednesday night at the Linden Middle School open house. They both said cell phones are necessary for communication, and most early teens have them.

Mobile phones wanted for troops

AAA Self Storage at 226 Dr Claassen Way in Woodland, is participating in the cell phone recycling program, Cell Phones for Soldiers. Stop by the office between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. to drop off phones or call 666-6800.

Cell phones: Make talk cheaper

You've heard iPhone users gripe about their mammoth monthly charges -- but it's not just those with the fanciest smart phones who are paying a bundle. "The average consumer overspends by $300 a year," says Schwark Satyavolu of BillShrink.com, which helps consumers save on expenses. Knocking that much off your tab isn't hard, experts say: You can do it by changing your plan, your carrier, or the ...

Verizon’s New Prepaid Plans: No Great Savings Here

Verizon Wireless on Thursday unveiled new prepaid data plans for some multimedia and 3G smart phones, including several BlackBerry and Droid handsets. The offerings include an unlimited data package for $30 per month; and a $10 plan with a stingy 25MB monthly cap (with a 20-cents-per-megabyte overage fee).