Companies that Like to Rip People Off

And on today's episode of Companies that Like to Rip People off we take a look at cell phone companies!

Question: Can cell phone companies make it so their phones can make calls through a Wi-Fi connection, giving people more bars when bars aren't available, saving people minutes, and just down-right making things easier on people?

Answer: Probably, there are already tons of Voice Over IP solutions out there. I don't  see why cell phones can't join the bandwagon.

The real question: Will cell phone companies make Wi-Fi calling available on their phones?

The real answer: Probably not. In fact, AT&T has already made a device which connects to an existing network to broadcast cell phone waves to your phone. That means it connects to a faster, more-reliable connection to connect you to a slower, less-reliable connection. Why make things convenient for your customers when you can make a useless device that makes you more money?

Side-notes: Ok ok, I believe there are apps to make wi-fi calls (Skype comes to mind), but I just felt the need to rant about how much I hate cell phone companies and their over-priced services. Why you lookin' at me like that? Huh?!