Verizon Announces Monthly Fee Increase for Wireless Customers

Starting December 18, Verizon will raise its Administrative and Telco Recovery Charge by $0.20 per line, affecting voice and data plans.

The Administrative and Telco Recovery Charge for Verizon voice lines will increase from $3.30 to $3.50 per month, and for data-only lines from $1.40 to $1.60.
The fee adjustment will take effect on December 18, 2024, as confirmed by a Verizon spokesperson.
Verizon states the fee helps cover costs such as regulatory compliance, property taxes, and network maintenance.
Customers have criticized the lack of prior notice and transparency surrounding the fee increase, which will only be apparent on upcoming bills.
This follows a pattern of rising fees in the wireless industry, with Verizon and competitors like AT&T and T-Mobile implementing similar increases in recent years.