Through a credit card or bank account. At the end of every billing consumers would pay for their Telephone Service plus the purchase is that a page from thirdparty vendors. In theory using a telephone bill as a way to purchase goods and Services Makes some sense as a lot of potential. And it attracted a lot of interest. As several of our witnesses point out in their testimony today and do it very well, the socalled direct Carrier Billing method payment could benefit and bank customers, and other people looking for an alternative way dead shopper mecca charitable contribution. The reality of thirdparty charges on telephone bills is a markedly different story, a profoundly different tale and the fact of the matter is that it has not lived up to its potential. The pennant platforms. Figured out a way to beat the system. Theyve found ways still on cram unauthorized charges and have been absolutely relentless in doing so. So today most consumers still did not understand, including some of m
The socalled direct Carrier Billing method of payment could benefit unbanked customers. And other people looking for an alternative way to shop or make a charity contribution. But the reality of thirdparty charges on telephone bills is a different story. A profoundly different tale and it hasnt lived up to its potential. As soon as the phone Company Opened up outside scammers found a way to scam the system. They have added charges to peoples bill and are relentless in doing so. Many dont understand, including colleag colleagues, that their phone bill have charges for things they never bought. And they are paying for things they never bought. And it is an unwelcome surprise to them especially when they discover that they have trouble they turned their attention to the market was purchasing through the text message service. The Commerce Committee staff and i really want to thank them for their work has prepared a new report documenting how crammers exploited the weakness in the premium m
[applause] it. Did i am mindful of the fact that when i was at my college graduation, all i could think of was will the speaker ever finish speaking . I will confess that i do not remember a single thing that the Commencement Speaker said at my own graduation. In fact, i dont remember his name. The great honor of addressing you today with a great deal of humility. Its first commencement 44 years ago, this college has opened the doors of opportunity for thousands of students. Some of you came here directly from high school. Others from the workforce. I met some today who came through the trade adjustment jobs andfter losing have now retrained for it exciting new career. Some of you are going directly into the workforce, others are. Oing even further whatever category you are in, you are here today because each of you has demonstrated a determination to secure a bright future. It has been said that the only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary. The diplomacy receive
Were. Ive spoken to other commissioners not only in this commission but another commission. I am comfortable with the time involved. A lot of the issues that come before the borderland issues; that is really what i am most comfortable and familiar with. Im comfortable with the timeframe. Have you attended a meeting of the board of appeals . Yes. My question is more on process. You talk about how the process can be intimidating, images a second language individuals not used to coming before the board can be intimidated. How do you plan to incorporate feedback into your decision process . If they are before the trying to present the case . Is that a question . Uh huh. First i have to finish is your primary language. I have been on the other side of it. Sometimes people have a hard time to get the message across. As commissioners you have a good idea what theyre trying to get accomplished. You cant evidently speak regarding the case but you can help them regarding procedure and somewhat h
Executive session. Second. Aye. Pledge of allegiance. Use of cellphone or pager or other electronic device. Please be advised that you have 3 minutes on any item. Youll item a a executive directors report. Good afternoon, commissioners, staff. Im sitting in for monique. Im Deputy Reynolds for real estate. Adams is away on business. Jim maloneey is attended the conference in china. Its the largest gathering of its kind in asia of carriers, importers, exporters that are involved with shipping cargo that bring into pierre 80. In an effort to develop new business or maintain our cargo business at the port. This trip will include a visit to beijing to visit customers. Staff michael are attended a ship conference in florida. This is an International Exhibition and conference serving the cruise industry. This trip includes meeting executives and planning trips to San Francisco and the James R Herman Cruise Terminal Development and pierre 70 and seek to grow our business relationships. The sec