Members chubrocker Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 I'm in the dark ages--on purpose. But, I've gotten to the point where I need to do texting (I work with college students who text only--they don't use email) and maybe have mobile internet access. I have just a standard phone right now--which is a PITA for texting. I can live without internet, but need unlimited texting. I also need a cheap family plan. My wife can prolly keep her phone, but I'll need a smart phone. The iPhone looks cool--but pricey (I'm cheap). What phones do you ya'll have and what do you pay--and with whom (Spring, Verizon, etc.)??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SA Rios Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 Wife and I have Blackberries through Sprint. Unlimited data plan with more than enough minutes is around $129 for both. Blackberries are really cheap now when you sign up. I think the Curve is going for $49 bucks now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 I think you'll get the most bang-for-your-buck with a Sprint plan. My wife/kids have a 1500 minute shared plan with unlimited texting (no internet) for three phones. The bill runs $120 per month after taxes. I have an iPhone with their base plan (450 minute w/rollover), unlimited data and unlimited data. My bill is $88 monthly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t3ch Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 My iPhone with the 1500 text plan is $85/m. Not terribly cheap, I know, but that's the only thing I know about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chubrocker Posted November 23, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 My wife RARELY uses a cell phone. I could just get her a cheap track phone and pay as I go. $88 for iPhone isn't bad IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BottomHeavyKate Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 I think you'll get the most bang-for-your-buck with a Sprint plan. My wife/kids have a 1500 minute shared plan with unlimited texting (no internet) for three phones. The bill runs $120 per month after taxes.I have an iPhone with their base plan (450 minute w/rollover), unlimited data and unlimited data. My bill is $88 monthly. ???? you have an iPhone with sprint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chunky-b Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 FYI - I was getting ready to upgrade my BB to one that has Wifi and a friend showed me something neat... If I go to AT&T, Verizon, etc. I have to pay $299 and get a $100 mail in rebate for my upgrade, even with a 2 year contract extension... But I can go to the Walmart website and get teh same phones for free. One I wanted is $110 but they give you a $100 WalMart gift card. Another one I looked at is free with a $100 Gift card. You get PAID to get a new phone!!!! From month to month the offers change... At one point they even included a 4GB memory card for the BB!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 ???? you have an iPhone with sprint? No, I have an AT&T plan separate from my family's plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Melville Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 I've been looking into this as well, and if I stick with Verizon and get a smartphone I'd be paying 120 pre-tax for 3 lines that would have unlimited data/texting. Depending on how much you text/use the net it may be smarter to go with something that is not unlimited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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