Taxes--why your cell phone bill is so high

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton presses for Internet freedom, Apple announces subscription services for its App Store, and a report shows taxes on mobile phone bills vary quite a bit state to state.

by Natali Morris

February 16, 2011 7:30 AM PST Follow @natalimorris

Taxes--why your cell phone bill is so high

Links from Wednesday's episode of Loaded:

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gives a few details on the State Department's plans to ensure a global freedom for the Internet
The Obama administration's proposed 2012 budget would increase budget for national cybersecurity and research
LeapFrog unveils the LeapPad Explorer, a tablet for children, due out this summer
Apple announces its subscription policies for its App Store
A new report from KSE Partners shows that taxes on wireless services are higher than ever and vary quite a bit state to state
Logitech updates its LifeSize Video Center program to work with iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch
A German man wins honorable mention at the World Press Photo Contest for pictures of Google Street View tragedies

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