I have a cell phone. I want to keep the cellphone and number. Is there a cheap plan I can sign up to?
Can I get one cheaper than the $40 anytime plan from T-Mobile - my current provider?
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I am not aware of any current plans that offer what you've after for what you're willing to pay. Prepaid T-Mobile might still be better, even with 500 minutes a month of usage, considering you wouldn't also be paying all the taxes and surcharges and whatnot. It would also mean you could keep using your existing phone.
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Here you can compare the various cell phone plans:
http://www.mobileburn.com/cell_plans.jsp
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T-mobile is known for their cheapness as far as monthly palns go, but from your question it sounds like you are interested only in a basic plan and a basic phone. In that case, I would recommend a pre-paid company such as virgin mobile. You will have to get a new phone, but a basic phone from them starts at $10. 1000 minutes from them costs only $50 which would break down to just over half what you are paying now per month, and these minutes would not expire every month. You will be able to keep your number when you switch.
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Oh, and if anyone's looking for a super cheap phone, with very limited minutes, go with www.consumercellular.com. We used to be with them for our "emergency" phones. If you STAY IN YOUR 80 MINUTES (very important - cause extra minutes are damn expensive), they are cheaper and easier to use, IMHO, than a prepaid phone, where your minutes expire, and you're tempted to use them.
Thanks for the answers everyone. Much appreciated. To clarify, I need at least 500 minutes or a "favorites" plan.
Basically, I'm trying to see if, by "PROVIDING THE PHONE"... I'm hoping I can get into a cheaper plan - i.e. since supposedly the cost of your cell phone includes payment for the cost of the phone itself. (My wife loves her hot pink RAZR and sees no reason to give it up.)
When I search individual sites, and big dealers like wirefly.com, the best I can find is $40 plans. Sure, there are a few $29 and $35 plans out there, but they all have restrictions that will quickly make them $50 or $60 plans with my wife's typical usage each month. And, they all involve getting new phones. So, right now, the $40 Verizon my faves plan, with 300 minutes sounds the best. That's my bogey.
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