Tech/Economy News Alert: Verizon backs off plan to charge $2 convenience fee

	Friday, December 30, 2011 3:37:40 PM TECHNOLOGY NEWS ALERT Verizon backs off plan to charge $2 convenience fee Verizon Wireless said Friday it would not implement a $2 fee for single payments made online or by phone. The decision was made after a backlash from consumers who took the Web to express their anger about the proposed policy. In a statement, the telecommunications company said: "Verizon Wireless has decided it will not institute the fee for online or telephone single payments that was announced earlier this week. The company made the decision in response to customer feedback about the plan, which was designed to improve the efficiency of those transactions. The company continues to encourage customers to take advantage of the numerous simple and convenient payment methods it provides." Read more at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/verizon-backs-off-plan-to-charge-2-convenience-fee/2011/12/30/gIQAGwWzQP_story.html Or visit washingtonpost.com/business/technology. SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-MAIL CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2011 The Washington Post Privacy Policy