Check out this roundup of industry news that we shared on social media this week:
New Yorkers Paying Third-Highest Wireless Taxes
With their state having the third-highest wireless tax rate in the country, New Yorkers are paying over 23 percent on their wireless bills – that’s 6 percent more than the average rate! via Watchdog.org
Senate Version of ITFA to be Introduced
Senator Thune is reintroducing the Senate version of the Internet Tax Freedom Act in the next few weeks to hopefully make the moratorium on Internet access taxes permanent. via Multichannel
FCC Spectrum Auction 97 is Now Closed
FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai showed just how important mobile broadband spectrum is by highlighting the gross winning bids from Auction 97 – nearly $45 billion! via @AjitPaiFCC
Save Your Phone’s Battery This Winter
Science shows that your phone battery will run out quicker in the cold. Here are some tips to help keep your phone charged longer this winter. via Time
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