Does anyone have a cheap cell phone plan they use just for emergencies?

Valentinegirl Posted: Dec 14, 2004 08:49 AM

Does anyone have a cheap cell phone plan they use just for emergencies?

I pay $35 a month and I NEVER use my phone. I want a really cheap plan to have a few minutes available in case of an emergency. Any recomendations?

Happybride2005 Posted: Dec 14, 2004 08:52 AM

Re: Does anyone have a cheap cell phone plan they use just for emergencies?

Posted by Valentinegirl

I pay $35 a month and I NEVER use my phone. I want a really cheap plan to have a few minutes available in case of an emergency. Any recomendations?

Try the plans that are prepaid. I know my dad had one before he moved to florida.

Valentinegirl Posted: Dec 14, 2004 08:56 AM

Re: Does anyone have a cheap cell phone plan they use just for emergencies?

I'm looking for a place or company that has that though. Do most cell phone companys have a pre-paid plan?

nov04LIbride Posted: Dec 14, 2004 09:10 AM

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Posted by Valentinegirl

I'm looking for a place or company that has that though. Do most cell phone companys have a pre-paid plan?

I don't think so, I think those are the kind where you buy the cards that expire, so you have to keep buying new ones. I think most companies did away with the cheapest plans--I know my aunt had a $9.99 a month which she is still on, but when I called they (VoiceStream) told me the cheapest is now $19.99.

Danielle&Scott Posted: Dec 14, 2004 09:12 AM

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Try going to a cell phone store, like Beep America, or Cell tell and ask them for an emergeny phone plan. They usually have plans with 200 minutes or less for $19.99 a month or less and a free phone.
Scott

Kate Posted: Dec 14, 2004 09:39 AM

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MRSJLK Posted: Dec 14, 2004 09:43 AM

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Posted by Valentinegirl

I'm looking for a place or company that has that though. Do most cell phone companys have a pre-paid plan?

I just bought my parents a prepaid cell phone. It's thru T-Mobile and it was $75 dollars for everything - the phone, acitivation, and 225 mins that are good for one year.

I looked around and that was the best price I could find with a known provider.