Look at these charges from Sprint. WTW?

[mfcorey1]

Surcharges
$14.82
Administrative Charge
$10.00
Federal Univ Serv Assess Non-LD
$1.90
Georgia State Georgia 911 Recovery Fee
$1.32
Regulatory Charge
$1.60
Total Surcharges
$14.82
Sprint surcharges are rates we choose to collect from you at our discretion to help defray certain costs, including but not limited to costs associated with government programs and network connections. Surcharges are not taxes or amounts we are required to collect from you by law. Surcharges may include, but are not limited to: Federal USF, Regulatory Charge, Administrative Charge, Gross Receipts Charges, and other charges. The amounts and components used to calculate surcharge amounts are subject to change

[Sherman A1]

1. I like that

Administrative charge. I would email them and bill them a charge back of a $20.00 processing fee to cover the time it takes to write out your check.

[uponit7771]

2. +1

[hlthe2b]

3. Similar surcharges /w every carrier, BUT, you SHOULD call and demand a full explanation...

There have been lawsuits over some taxes in some states that had legally lapsed years ago and should not have continued to be charged... If there are taxes and surcharges you question are valid, most states have a regulatory agency that oversees traditional and cellular phone communications. If asked, they have to provide you with that contact.

Yes, it is ridiculous, but at least demand someone KNOWLEDGABLE explain them to you and question them all. If possible demand a supervisor do so. I'd say go into a store to do so, but they are even less likely to know what the charges are... At least that has been the case with AT&T...

[CurtEastPoint]

4. I switched to Tmobile last year. $50 per month. Period. Unlimited whatevers.

Now this is for seniors but I'd look at switching.

[brooklynite]

5. I never understand these complaining posts...

You have a choice of four major carriers and a dozen MVNO's. If I don't like my service and pricing, I change my provider.

[mfcorey1]

6. Sharing and discussion is not necessarily complaining. It is interesting if others are experiencing

the same thing and how they handled it.

[BadgerKid]

7. They charge it because they can

Just like the "administrative fee" on car purchases.

[Sneederbunk]

12. And airline baggage fees.

[Rambling Man]

8. Cost of doing business

chalk/suck it up or use a different carrier or don't use a cell phone at all.

[exboyfil]

9. Reads like a college tuition and fees bill

[cbdo2007]

10. I pay $25 for Republic Wireless total for unlimited.

I'm not sure why anyone uses the big carriers anymore.

[jcgoldie]

11. Reminds me of ticketmaster

You'd think if you pick up tickets at will call you would avoid handling and processing fees... NOPE!

[hunter]

13. I spend less than $10 a month for my cell phone...

... same as your "administrative charge."

I own the phone and it's a crappy pay-as-you-go plan, but I really don't like to use telephones much.