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KIDS AND WIRELESS STATS
41. In a national consumer study, 62% were aware that wireless carriers offer parental controls that allow parents to restrict a child’s cellphone use and place limits on a child’s wireless Internet access, texting and downloading.4142. 78% of teens responded that mobile phones make them feel safe while on the go.42
TAXES AND FEES STATS
43. The average taxes and fees imposed on wireless consumers is more than 16.3%, compared to an average general business tax of 7.4%.4344. 47 states and the District of Columbia impose state, local and federal taxes and fees higher than those on other taxable goods and services.44
45. 22 states and the District of Columbia (Nebraska, Washington, New York, Florida, , Illinois, Rhode Island, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Kansas, Texas, Maryland, Utah, South Dakota, Arizona, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, North Dakota, California, New Mexico, Kentucky and Colorado) each charge wireless consumers more than 16% in wireless taxes, fees and surcharges.45
46. 5 states charge in excess of 20%. They are: Nebraska (23.69%); Washington (23%); New York (22.83%); Florida (21.62%); and Illinois (20.90%).46
Last Updated: June 2011
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41 MyWireless.org Annual Survey, 2011.
42 CTIA and Harris Interactive Study, “Teenagers: A Generation Unplugged” available at http://www.ctia.org/advocacy/research/index.cfm/AID/1148.
43 Mackey, Scott. A Growing Burden: Taxes and Fees On Wireless Service. 2011.
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