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FCC's Genachowski: New Alerts Aim to Limit 'Bill Shock'...

FCC's Genachowski: New Alerts Aim to Limit 'Bill Shock' for Wireless Users

10/17/2011

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FCC's Genachowski: New Alerts Aim to Limit 'Bill Shock'...

Clip: 10/17/2011 | 6m 44s

FCC's Genachowski: New Alerts Aim to Limit 'Bill Shock' for Wireless Users

Most cell phone users purchase a plan with limits on how long they can talk, text or browse the Web each month, but it can be tough to track usage. Ray Suarez discusses new consumer-friendly rules for wireless companies to send their customers over-usage alerts with Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski.

10/17/2011

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