There's an effort underway in California to tax text messages. Regulators want to implement a monthly fee on texts people send out in an effort to fund programs to bring connectivity to under served residents.
The California Public Utilities Commission has proposed the tax which it will vote on January 10, 2019. The exact nature of the charge would likely vary from carrier to carrier.
It's believed AT&T Mobility, T-Mobile and Sprint are all against the tax. Most carriers offer a flat fee option for texting and already charge a similar fee for phone calls.
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