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Are Consumers Paying Too Much for Text-Messaging?

Sep. 10, 2009
Texting isn't just the hot medium, it's also the big eyesore on many cell phone bills. Even so, carriers fear their fat texting profits will soon disappear.
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa