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Just watch, they'll just obfuscate the wording and re-add it on Tuesday. "Data transmission surcharge", or something.

• re_todd 15y ago
  Or they will increase everyone's rates by $2, then a week later offer a $2 reduction for paying via the methods they want you to. And the sheeple will be grateful.
  • MichaelApproved 15y ago
    That reminds me of how some insurance companies operate. They say they have accident forgiveness that won't raise your rates but you lose the "Good Driver Discount". So, in essence, you pay more even though your "rate" technically stays the same.
  • JoeAltmaier 15y ago
    THey want you to use online payment, and pay the $2 fee! The fee isn't to discourage use or direct users; its there because most everybody uses online payments, won't quit even if there's a fee, and they see a way to make a buck on a captive audience. Its the free market, I guess. They can charge whatever they want, and we can shop around for a better deal. Except all those people with a contract.
    • pmiller2 15y ago
      Actually, they want people to use automatic payment, not one-time online or phone payments.