http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills info@washingtonwatch.com http://www.pjdoland.com/chai/?v=0.1 http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2033.html#44656 ATT offered me service and a 2 Yr contract - Offering service in my area. now I can't get signals when surrounded with towers. They appear to prefer the hostage approach. YOu want to terminate- good luck -Marty Moore Sr... 44656@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_SN_2033.html?rev=14350 <p>S. 2033 would provide for greater disclosure to, and empowerment of, consumers who have entered into a contract for cellular telephone service.</p> <h2 id="toc0"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Cell Phone Consumer Empowerment Act of 2007 - Requires that a wireless telephone service provider disclose, in a plain and conspicuous way, contract information regarding terms, charges, minutes, taxes and surcharges, and E-911 service in any publication of the contract, before a consumer enters into the contract, and in advertising.</p> <p>Requires wireless service bills to be clearly organized and use plain language, have taxes and fees in a separate section, and itemize roaming charges.</p> <p>Requires each provider to make available a map showing the wireless telephone service area of the provider and the wireless telephone service area of the provider in each state.</p> <p>Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to monitor the quality of wireless telephone service provided in the United States by requiring semiannual reports of wireless service providers.</p> <p>Requires that early termination fees be prorated over the term of a wireless subscriber's contract in a way that reasonably links the fee to recovery of the cost of the device or other legitimate business expenses.</p> <p>Regulates service contract extensions, cancellation penalties, and changes in rates, terms, or conditions.</p> <p>Amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow a member of the uniformed services to terminate a cellular phone service contract in specified circumstances involving service of at least 90 days.</p> <p>Preempts inconsistent state laws.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc1"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 10/17/2007: Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Hearings held.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc2"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc3"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 14350@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_SN_2033.html?rev=11910 <p>S. 2033 would provide for greater disclosure to, and empowerment of, consumers who have entered into a contract for cellular telephone service.</p> <h2 id="toc4"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to provide a detailed summary of the bill!)</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc5"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 10/17/2007: Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Hearings held.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc6"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc7"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 11910@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2033.html 10/17/2007: Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Hearings held. 26671@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2033.html 10/17/2007: Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Hearings held. 29902@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_SN_2033.html?rev=9577 <p>S. 2033 would provide for greater disclosure to, and empowerment of, consumers who have entered into a contract for cellular telephone service.</p> <h2 id="toc8"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to provide a detailed summary of the bill!)</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc9"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to update the status of the bill!)</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc10"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc11"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 9577@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 08 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_SN_2033.html?rev=9578 <p>S. 2033 would provide for greater disclosure to, and empowerment of, consumers who have entered into a contract for cellular telephone service.</p> <h2 id="toc12"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to provide a detailed summary of the bill!)</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc13"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 9/7/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc14"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc15"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 9578@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 08 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2033.html 9/7/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 25412@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT