What is included in the Surcharges on my Verizon Wireless bill?
The surcharges appearing on your Verizon Wireless bill include a couple of different sources. A portion of the surcharges help to recover or pay the costs of taxes and governmental charges and fees mandated by the government and charged to Verizon Wireless. These charges include a Regulatory Charge, a Federal Universal Service Charge, a State Universal Service Charge (if applicable), and may include other fees associated with governmental costs. The remainder of the surcharge stems from Verizon Wireless, such as an Administrative Charge, and help to defray some costs incurred by Verizon Wireless. These charges currently include costs relating to fees collected by local telephone companies, costs associated with network facilities and services, as well as charges resulting from new cell site construction. Verizon Wireless, on occasion, may make changes to either what or how much they are charging you.
