Was it only land line companies who offered up their records?

[sarcasmo]

I have not heard anything about cell phone companies. All Tell, Nextell, Cingular? Any sources, or links to back up that Nextel didn't give up their info to the NSA?

[napi21]

1. They did tell ABC reporters to "get new cell phones"!

When I heard that, it sure convinced ME they were doing cells too.

[sarcasmo]

2. Then that does it, pre pay only for me.

[TwilightZone]

3. Did you miss Verizon?

I think they're the largest cell phone service provider in the US.

[sarcasmo]

5. Verizon was already busted. I am looking for someone who wasn't.

Verizon already admitted to handing over the goods to the NSA.

[TwilightZone]

6. Just answering your initial question:

"Was it only land line companies who offered up their records?"

The answer is obviously no, since Verizon was included.

[rodeodance]

4. there is a story on Salon that cell-phones and email is the next shoe to

be dropped. believe it is today it was written.

[Robbien]

7. Link. Appears Nextel & Cingular cooperated with NSA

Two others - Sprint Nextel and Cingular - said they do not comment on national security issues but did not deny participation. Both said they are committed to protecting their customers' privacy.

http://www.courant.com/news/local/hc-ctphonez0513.artmay13,0,155379.story?coll=hc-headlines-local

others also are listed in the article.

[Recursion]

8. You mean as opposed to cell carriers?

If you think you have ever had any privacy on a cell phone call you're in for a big surprise.

Intercepting and tracking cell phone conversations is so trivial on a technical level that you should always assume every conversation you have on a cell phone is being listened to by both the government and criminals (or, a criminal government).

[Media_Lies_Daily]

9. All of these telephone companies rushing to defend themselves....

...makes me think they've all been given the same cover story.