We have a line item of:
"Surcharge to cover the cost of a sales tax being charged against our fiber
connection." Or words to that effect. We don't call it a tax, we
specifically call it a surcharge. I think that several out here do
something similar.
We also charge a $10 trip charge anytime gas is over $2.50 per gallon in
this area. If it hits anywhere close to $4 I'll likely raise that to $15.
People don't like it but they do understand. Especially when nearly
everyone else out here has also put on fuel charges.
The only good thing about current gas prices is that crop prices are also
way up. I'll take $3 fuel with $6 wheat any day :-)
marlon
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Scrivner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "WISPA General List" <wireless@wispa.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 12:46 PM
Subject: Re: [WISPA] CALEA Question
I think you better just take a rate increase and chalk it up to increased
expenses all the way around as opposed to creating a CALEA charge line
item. Adding a fee as a line item could get you in trouble with the FTC if
not approved as a legitimate added government fee (just my opinion, nothing
to base this on other than my gut). Your fuel and electricity have jumped
considerably I am sure. I am considering a rate increase over these added
costs also. I see no way around it. I have never raised my rates in 10
years. Times are changing I am afraid.
Scriv
Ross Cornett wrote:
I give up I just signed a contract to ensure my protection under CALEA.
My hope is tht those that become compliant do not get underminded by
those that have hidden in the bushes and took the risk upon themselves by
not becoming compliant.
It appears that it is time to start charging a homeland security fee.
Since we cannot authorize taxes, we can charge fees that will allow us to
mange these cost. By my figures, I will have to charge at least $1.53
per month per customer. Since this doens't include dialup customers, my
broadband customers will have to incurr this burden alone.
What are you thougths on this.
----- Original Message ----- From: "David E. Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "WISPA General List" <wireless@wispa.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 10:42 AM
Subject: Re: [WISPA] CALEA Question
Peter R. wrote:
Why not check with a knowledgeable legal professional instead of
guessing?
That'd be my boss's department. :D
I'm just a pundit - full of opinions and hot air.
Now you can choose to ignore it, and say a prayer daily that Barney
Fife
or any other LEA officer does not knock on your door
I'd encourage Barney Fife to knock on my door, I wouldn't mind having
his autograph. Remember him from "Three's Company"?
Edit: Apparently Don Knotts died last year. Now I'm sad. :(
David Smith
MVN.net
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