AND THE PEOPLE REJOICE!
For now, the idea of a text tax is dead......
California regulators no longer plan to tax text messages. The California Public Utilities Commission said a new FCC ruling prevented the state from levying a tax on text plans. The state hoped to add new monthly fees onto wireless customers' bills to increase funds for programs that bring connectivity to underserved residents. Regulators were scheduled to vote on the measure on January 10, 2019.
Note that I have "for now" underlined above.
With our governments' empty coffers and thirst to continue spending $$$ (including on pension liabilities), this topic will come up again.
Guaranteed.
Grace & Peace & Love to you all -
Matt