Panel urges FCC to cap rural phone subsidies

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I do live in a rural area

My basic monthly phone bill is $50, with no long distance calls made. During the winter months, my electric bill does reach $160. You don't even want to know what it is in the summer. That doesn't count propane for heating. The average wage in this rural area is $8 an hour. If you can find one. There are a few jobs around in the $9-$15 an hour range, and those are the people who are considered "well off." I have no access to high-speed Internet services at all.

I don't think it's right or fair that schools, hospitals, clinics, etc. are subsidized in this way. The local clinic receives these breaks, but still charges $82 for a basic, 10 minute office visit. The cost of phone service increases, yet I don't have access to services others take for granted. My electric usage decreases, but my bill continues to skyrocket.

I don't mind paying my fair share, but I'm tired of paying my fair share and having nothing to show for it.

Posted by: Phoenix666   Posted on: 11/27/07 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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