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Dear Sonic Leadership,

I realize that bundling is very common these days, but given that most Americans don't use or desire LAN lines anymore, and that there are a variety of local taxes and fees associated with voice services, why do we have to purchase voice services in order to have internet services? It just seems unfortunate and disappointing to be told I need to pay all of the following fees without having any desire for voice services. I realize it doesn't add up to a lot, but it feels wasteful.

Voice Federal Subscriber Line Charge Fee - 6.50 6.50
STI-0235818-9/PAIR200
Voice Federal Universal Service Fund Fee - 1.82 1.82
STI-0235818-9/PAIR200
Voice California Lifeline Telephone Service 0.38 0.38
Surcharge - STI-0235818-9/PAIR200
Voice California Deaf and Disabled Telecom 0.04 0.04
Program Surcharge - STI-0235818-9/PAIR200
Voice California High Cost Fund-A Surcharge 0.03 0.03
- STI-0235818-9/PAIR200
Voice California Teleconnect Fund Surcharge 0.09 0.09
- STI-0235818-9/PAIR200
Voice California 911 Emergency Surcharge - 0.06 0.06
STI-0235818-9/PAIR200
Voice San Francisco Access Line Fee - 3.39 3.39
STI-0235818-9/PAIR200
Voice California Public Utility Commission 0.03 0.03
User Fee - STI-0235818-9/PAIR200
Voice FCC Interstate Telecom Service 0.03 0.03
Provider Fee - STI-0235818-9/PAIR200
Property Tax Allotment Surcharge - 0.38 0.38
STI-0235818-9/PAIR200
Voice Regulatory Recovery Surcharge - 0.47 0.47
STI-0235818-9/PAIR200

Thanks in advance for your response.

Weston