The only way to stand up to their bull fees is to cut them off completely and go prepaid. Consider straight talk (att) or page plus (Verizon)
HP Touchpad - CM9
Is you touchpad overclocked? Mine was overclocked and when I needed a charge it seems like it took forever just to charge up a few percent. I had to change it to interactive instead of constantly running at 1400+
HP Touchpad - CM9a2