- For the first time in two years, Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:VZ) will raise prices on its wireless bills, helping it shift the burden of higher costs, Bloomberg reports.
- Industry watchdogs had warned that post-T-Mobile US, Inc's (NASDAQ: TMUS) acquisition of Sprint Corp, there would be fewer wireless competitors, making it easier to raise prices.
- Implementing higher charges under cover of surging inflation represents a ripe time to capitalize on the situation.
- Recently AT&T Inc (NYSE:T) raised its rates on older consumer plans by $6 on single lines and $12 for families to cope with rising costs and higher wages.
- The Labor Department data signaled that high consumer inflation could persist longer than expected.
- The Verizon consumers will see a $1.35 increase in administrative charges for each voice line, starting with their June phone bill.
- Verizon's business customers will see a new "economic adjustment charge" beginning June 16, with mobile phone data plans increasing by $2.20 a month and basic service plans rising by $0.98.
- Price Action: VZ shares traded higher by 1.86% at $49.07 on the last check Monday.
