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H 3097

An Act relative to the bundled cell phone taxation

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Kim Ferguson and 3 co-sponsors

Bill establishes tax policy for bundled cell phone services in Massachusetts, potentially affecting telecom pricing structures, state revenue, and consumer costs.

Hearing rescheduled to 10/17/2025 from 10:00 AM-10:30 AM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
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Bill Summary · H 3097

Legislative bill overview

H 3097 addresses the taxation treatment of bundled cell phone services in Massachusetts. The bill appears to establish or clarify tax policies for telecommunications packages that combine cellular service with other products or services. Based on its referral to the Revenue Committee, it likely modifies how bundle pricing is taxed or classified under state tax law.

Why is this important

Cell phone bundling is common practice—carriers frequently package wireless service with devices, home internet, or streaming services. How these bundles are taxed affects both consumer costs and state tax revenue. This bill could impact telecom pricing structures, consumer bills, and the state's ability to collect taxes on increasingly complex service offerings.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue implications: Changes to bundling taxation could either increase or decrease state tax collection depending on the bill's direction, affecting budget planning
  • Business compliance burden: Carriers may face administrative costs adjusting billing systems if the tax treatment of bundles changes significantly
  • Consumer impact: Depending on implementation, bundled pricing could become more or less expensive for Massachusetts consumers relative to unbundled services

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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