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Few people would willingly carry around a device that tracks their movements, records their conversations, and keeps tabs on all the people they talk to. But, according to documents recently released by the American Civil Liberties Union, cell phone companies are doing all of that -- and may be passing the information on to law enforcement agencies.
'I Was Scammed by Phone Crammers': Readers' True Stories
9:00AM 9/05/2011
Cramming: It's a multibillion dollar con that cheats millions of Americans every year. But because it uses small charges, hidden as deceptively legit sounding fees embedded on phone bills, victims may not notice for months or years. DailyFinance readers share how they got scammed -- and how they fought back.
The Fortune 500's Biggest Losers: Down Billions, But Still Huge
4:00PM 5/23/2011
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Holding a spot on the Fortune 500 list puts a business in august company, but that isn't always synonymous with being successful. Each year, some companies manage to stay on the list despite experiencing profound problems, and losing billions of dollars for their stakeholders.
Government to Send Emergency Text Alerts Via Cellphones
8:45AM 5/10/2011
Major cellular carriers will soon begin to carry emergency text alerts for the U.S. government in the event of major disasters, turning the mobile devices of 250 million people into emergency alert devices.
Mobile Data Profits Make Sprint a Buy
2:30PM 5/06/2011
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Based on Sprint's improving average revenue per user for mobile data service and the growth rate of its subscriber base, Trefis has raised its outlook for the telecom giant.
It's Time for a Consumer-Oriented FCC
4:30PM 4/25/2011
Technology, Economy, Investing, Sprint Nextel Corp, Apple, AT&T, Wal-Mart Stores, Investing Basics, Best Buy, Market News, Investment
While wireless use has been constantly increasing and the field of providers has been narrowing, the FCC has largely remained absent from discussion over the future of the market. The time has come for a more active and involved government presence.
Where Does the AT&T and T-Mobile Deal Leave Sprint Nextel?
7:00PM 3/22/2011
The news that the U.S.'s No. 2 wireless carrier, AT&T, is buying No. 4 carrier T-Mobile has squelched hopes that T-Mobile would join forces with Sprint. What else does this deal mean for the No. 3 carrier?
AT&T has dropped enough calls to earn the title of "the worst carrier" according to a Consumer Reports survey of more than 58,000 users who were asked to rate their satisfaction with their cell phone company.
The ratings, which are available in full in the current issue of Consumer Reports and...
Sprint Nextel Plans to Upgrade Network, Save Billions
11:20AM 12/06/2010
The third largest U.S. mobile-phone carrier plans to upgrade its network over the next three to five years, aiming to save billions of dollars in the process.
Boost Mobile Won't Refund My Money: Help Me, WalletPop!
11:00AM 11/29/2010
If you're having a problem with a business, Consumer Ally can help. Write us at HelpMe@WalletPop.com.
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