In a couple cases I am still waiting for them. You also know it's allot more complicated and frustrating that I can describe here with words. You will soon be paying much more than you think. The powers in charge want you aware of your need to be safe. The want you to think they are keeping YOU and the American way free but the truth is just the opposite.
Security is a word covering the real motive which is always the same.
Follow the money. Or better yet do this. Try and sign up at Ma Bells phone service website aka ATT dot com with out giving them a Credit Card number to pay your phone bill online with. No other service or utility has a mandatory online payment policy period. There is no option if you want to see your accounts.