Nickel and Dime on the Nations' Largest Wireless Carrier

Yeah Verizon, you saw how well this nickel-and-dime BS worked for the commercial banks (i.e. debit cards).

Customers Encouraged to Use Options to Avoid Single Payment Fee That Starts Jan. 15

Update (12/30/2011): Looks like Verizon backed down and will not be requiring this fee.  Hmmm.. think the combo of consumer backlash and FCC attention had anything to do with it?