 jmn1207Premium
join:2000-07-19
Ashburn, VA | Risk is a Major Factor I spend more than I should to have an "everything" plan because it minimizes the chance that I might be sent an outrageous wireless bill. It doesn't matter if the mistake was mine or the wireless conglomerate's, I can't afford the legal fees and damage it would create. I consider it insurance, in a sense. |
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| Or, maybe a SMARTER move would be to use a prepaid plan? Guess what, you won't ever GET a massive bill, because you've already paid for it. Spending money based on fear isn't very smart.
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chimera
join:2009-06-09
Washington, DC | Except a pre-paid plan does the exact same thing. |
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 Boomer86never say roadkillPremium
join:2002-10-18
Walden, NY | reply to jmn1207
If you don't have a smartphone or consume a lot of data, you'd be wise to consider prepaid service. When your bucket is almost empty, just refill it. Fever taxes and fees to confuse you on a monthly bill, fewer unpleasant surprises AND if your service sucks, buy a starter kit from another carrier and port out.
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jmn1207Premium
join:2000-07-19
Ashburn, VA | reply to karlmarx
Pre-paid is not much of an option with my new Blackberry. I prefer the convenience that my phone offers, there just aren't any legitimate options for service plans that meet my needs. This is similar to my TV plans. It always seems that there are 1 or 2 channels out of 80 that I really enjoy, but in order to get these channels, I have to get a more expensive package. |
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patcat88
join:2002-04-05
Jamaica, NY
kudos:1 | reply to jmn1207
Then learn to check the real time minute/data usage offered by your carrier. |
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KearnstdElf WizardPremium
join:2002-01-22
Mullica Hill, NJ | reply to jmn1207
personally the only regulation i want to see put on cell plans is being able to see what i will pay up front after taxes and fees. now i know on their TV/Radio/Print ads this wouldnt be possible due to the wide area those are seen. however i should be able to goto the website or a local wireless store and, ZIP gets punched into the computer and the true cost is spit out.
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jmn1207Premium
join:2000-07-19
Ashburn, VA | reply to patcat88
said by patcat88:Then learn to check the real time minute/data usage offered by your carrier. What's to learn? You log in and check over the internet or call a number and have a recorded voice speak out the numbers. Simple as pie. That doesn't do much to help any dispute that I might encounter.
If my usage data indicated that I made 5000 text messages and I was only paying for 300 messages, even if I did not have anything to do with it, or these messages were never actually sent, it's a hassle. There is no guarantee that my provider would work with me to solve this problem, and I don't have the resources to compete with their legal teams. I could potentially have my credit ruined and my wireless service cutoff, leaving a pre-paid choice as my only option.
I'm not worried about my own actions, and I know how to check my usage, I'm worried about a mistake made by my wireless provider. I'm willing to spend a little extra money to reduce the chance of any overages being implemented.
How about a plan for $.0.15/minute talking, $.0.10 per text message, and $5 per GB of data transferred? With $20 in taxes and fees, typically I'd pay about $90/month instead of $110/month that I currently do, but with a nagging fear that it could be much, much higher.
I choose to have my usage unlimited, rather than my bill being potentially unlimited. |
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TM does FlexPay Monthly on the BB plans. |
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