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3 Replies Last post: Jun 17, 2008 5:03 PM by flex_00

Pay as you go phone?

Jun 17, 2008 4:05 PM

devaney 34 posts since
Jan 21, 2008

Since my wife doesn't use her cell phone very often I was thinking about getting her one of these. Does anyone have any suggestions for a good pay as you go phone? How much can I expect to pay for it? How many minutes do I get each month and what if I go over? I'm only familar with the 2 year plan engagements. Appreciate the recommendations on how this works, providers, etc.

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flex_00 18 posts since
May 29, 2008

1. Re: Pay as you go phone? Jun 17, 2008 4:23 PM

Is this pay by the minute plans you're referring to? I started my daughter on one of these and it was great cause it only cost $20/month...which is basically 10cents a minute. But (there's always a but right), if you dont purchase minutes every month, then your unused minutes expire. I would look into family plans with your current service provider or adding a line to your account...I think its only 10 bucks more a month.

good luck

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devaney 34 posts since
Jan 21, 2008

2. Re: Pay as you go phone? Jun 17, 2008 4:38 PM

Yes, looking for a mobile phone that isn't tied to a year long contract: so yes, paying by the minute is exactly what I am interested in. Wasn't sure what it was called. Is it possible to use an existing phone to pay by the minute? Or do I need to buy their special phone? If so, what companies do you recommend and/or what phone models?

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flex_00 18 posts since
May 29, 2008

3. Re: Pay as you go phone? Jun 17, 2008 5:03 PM

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I used Virgin Mobile and had no issues with customer service or the service itself. I hear Boost is ok too. That's a good question about needing to buy a "special" phone. I just bought mine from Virgin, but it might be worth looking into if you can use your existing cell phone. There's always that LOCKED/UNLOCKED issue when switching service providers. As far as models, its all personal preference. I dislike flip phones so much that I only look at the candybar-style or sliders

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