[Evbn]

The telcos weren't wiretapping for profit, but as an agent of the government. You got the direction of power backwards.

[fleitz]

I don't think you've seen a wiretapping bill...

http://www.forbes.com/sites/andygreenberg/2012/04/03/these-a... "Wiretaps cost hundreds of dollars per target every month, generally paid at daily or monthly rates. To wiretap a customer’s phone, T-Mobile charges law enforcement a flat fee of $500 per target"

[jrockway]

Still cheaper than texting!