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Originally Posted by llama64
So you're saying that it's perfectly fine for a company to expect it's customers to buy a texting package that they don't use just to avoid having to pay fees related to unsolicited text messages?
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I would say 99.9% of all spam is from the consumer signing up for certain service on the internet (ie. facebook) or those TV adds (ie. get a funny joke sent to you everyday).
If you are receiving unwanted text msgs and you have asked them to stop (Its as easy as replying with the word STOP) then you should contact the CRTC. The company sending the text messages has 24 hours to stop that service, because it is against the regulations to send text msgs to an a party that does not want them after they have asked.
All text msgs from your service provider are free to receive.
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The sales guys must love you.
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I am confused by this?
Why would they love or hate me?
Do you actually think I make these decisions?
Also if the sales person is good at their job they will find a way to spin this in their favor by pushing text msging bundles on the consumers account, which turns into more money into their pocket. I have seen a lot of things change in the telecom business and if they can't handle this small change, my advice would be find a new job!
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Do we have to pay for every letter we receive in the mail? No, the cost is covered by the postage paid by the sender. The same should be true in cellular market. Unless you can some how invent a reason why sending a text message is more costly then physically moving a piece of mail.
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A text msg costs a company about 1/100th of a penny, so saying it cost more than sending a piece of mail is silly and has anyone tried to tell you this?
Also I would like to point out that I
DO NOT like this move by Telus or Bell, Rogers will follow, however I was more just providing the information of why they are charging it and how it will not effect everyone.
However I find it quite funny how "we should have better rates like the USA and the rest of the world" then you go look at Verizon (largest US wireless company) terms and services:
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You only pay for what you use! Text Messages sent or received are $0.20 each.
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