https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cell-phone-plans Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 07 May 2026 12:06:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cell-phone-plans#post-139505 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:58:58 +0000 chewyspaghetti 139505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah you have to be careful for sure, and get all of the specifications on a plan before you decide. We don't really have a choice in carriers because the other ones don't get good reception in our area, but at least I know now to call and ask questions about other plans. My new phone is also on it's way, and I am looking forward to not worrying that my phone will die on me at an inopportune time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cell-phone-plans#post-139495 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:06:35 +0000 Sarah 139495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, every company does this. But be aware that they may extend your contract.<br /> I have worked for two carriers (Verizon and Nextel) and we had to keep tabs on what the other carriers did as well.<br /> I currently use Sprint (morphed into it as a former Nextel user). You can also call and get credits for dropped calls (your calls are charged up to the minute, not for a full minute, so if you make a 30 second call you're charged a minute. If the call drops and you have to call back but only for 5 seconds, that's another minute, as opposed to being charged once for a 35 second call).<br /> Another thing to try is when your contract expires, let them know you're shopping around and see what they can offer you.<br /> In general, the sales people will give you more perks because customer service in general is told to say "no".<br /> In my experience, no company is better than another. You just have to find what one gets the best service in your area, or offers the plan that caters specifically to your needs. I've had a bad experience with TMobile outright refusing to credit something that happened because of their mistake (even they admitted the mistake), so be aware of that.<br /> If you don't use your phone much, or aren't into contracts, just get a pre-paid cell phone. It can be cheaper. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cell-phone-plans#post-139476 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:38:28 +0000 Queen Mum 139476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>just be careful... I had a friend do that and when she got her bill it was astronomical. I don't remember the details of the whole thing, but cell phone companies get you coming and going. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cell-phone-plans#post-139473 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:31:56 +0000 chewyspaghetti 139473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd rather not name my provider, but I'd be willing to bet that all major companies do this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cell-phone-plans#post-139469 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:15:58 +0000 Inge 139469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a great tip Khris. Bumping!-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cell-phone-plans#post-139420 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 03:30:29 +0000 Kate 139420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's awesome, thanks for sharing! Do you know if all companies do this? Which provider do you have? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-cell-phone-plans#post-139417 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 03:14:07 +0000 chewyspaghetti 139417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always knew that you could call your wireless provider and have them check your usage and suggest a different plan for you, but I never knew that if you call they have plans that are not listed on their website. We did this today, and they cut my cell phone bill (which was already one of the cheapest plans) by almost half.<br /> If you're looking to save some cash, you should check into this. </p>