Jeff Gelles

Jeff Gelles covers consumer topics and writes the Consumer 12.0 column for The Inquirer. He welcomes comments in this blog - he hopes it will become a forum for reader conversations - as well as calls and e-mails about consumers' concerns. Contact him at 215-854-2776 or jgelles@phillynews.com.

Email Jeff at jgelles@phillynews.com

Lawsuits mounting in Facebook IPO furor
Facebook: Hype versus fact
Many blamed in Facebook stock drop
Comcast drops controversial data caps

Facebook, JPMorgan erode faith in Wall Street
Many blamed in Facebook stock drop
Investors no 'like' Facebook hype
Comcast drops controversial data caps

Friends Life Care, a long-term alternative - 05/18/2012: Jeff Gelles

One concern that is shared by many aging boomers is the possibility of bad and costly things that can happen. That's where Friends Life Care might play a role.
Threats to a competitive Internet - 05/09/2012: Jeff Gelles

Jeff Gelles: Telecom companies are a threat to the Internet as an open, level playing field.
Connect Philly wants more people online - 04/04/2012: By Jeff Gelles, Inquirer Staff Writer

Tech Life: A new service, Connect Philly, has found more than 200 free WIFI sites for the disabled in the city.
In defense of Obamacare - 03/31/2012: Jeff Gelles

Consumer 12.0: It's not clear that some of the nation's smartest people -- the Supreme Court -- will be able to solve the health care debate. Perhaps, it shouldn't be theirs to decide.
Has speculation fueled rise in gas prices? - 03/11/2012: By Jeff Gelles, Inquirer Columnist

Democrats on a federal regulatory commission are trying to reimpose "position limits," which are meant to prevent anyone from controlling too much of a commodity.
Apple sharpens iPad's text and its edge - 03/08/2012: By Jeff Gelles, Inquirer Columnist

Tech Life: Does the company's latest and greatest digital device have enough improvements to keep it ahead of the competition in what has become one of tech's hottest segment?
For Apple, trouble in China - 03/04/2012: Conditions at factories creating its products are reportedly appalling.

By Jeff Gelles, Inquirer Columnist

Its immense success has raised questions about sweatshoplike labor practices in China and whether we care about appalling conditions there.
Home PC users face data caps - 03/01/2012: By Jeff Gelles, Inquirer Columnist

Is there an ulterior motive to steer people away from Netflix and similar streaming-video services?
Gaining from overdraft fees - 02/26/2012: A federal agency is probing a shift in banking tactics.

By Jeff Gelles, Inquirer Columnist

The federal consumer protection bureau will listen to comments about overdraft charges, which generated nearly $30 billion for the banking industry.
Why wireless carriers throttle data - 02/23/2012: By Jeff Gelles, Inquirer Columnist

Some active smartphone users find their "unlimited data" plans come with speed limits.