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Cingular Extending question

KITT

Mar 4, 2004, 1:43 PM
I just started Cingular service. My question is:

While using "Cingular Extending" is there any minutes being used on your monthly plan? I live in Milwaukee, but travel to Minneapolis for business/personal every month.

Thanks!
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Myth

Mar 4, 2004, 1:55 PM
KITT said:
I just started Cingular service. My question is:

While using "Cingular Extending" is there any minutes being used on your monthly plan? I live in Milwaukee, but travel to Minneapolis for business/personal every month.

Thanks!

Yes, using Cingular Extend counts against your minutes.

Depending on your plan, there may also be roaming charges.
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KITT

Mar 4, 2004, 3:18 PM
I have the National GSM plan. I called few places already in Minneapolis, but nothing shows on my account. 😲
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Myth

Mar 4, 2004, 4:43 PM
KITT said:
I have the National GSM plan. I called few places already in Minneapolis, but nothing shows on my account. 😲


So with the GSM Nation plans, there are no roaming or long distance charges anywhere in the US.

"Cingular Extend" means that your phone is using a non-Cingular tower. There is usually a delay of getting the billing from those calls back to Cingular, so we can put it on your bill-- it may be several weeks before those minutes are reported to us, and thus until we can report them to you.

If you are running close to your planned minute usage, don't forget to save space for those minutes. They may not make it to us in time for your next bill, but Rollover means you can save space f...
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FijiTX

Mar 5, 2004, 5:20 PM
Actually with GSM Nation you will never be charged roaming. When your phone says Cingular Extend that just means you might be using someones elses tower system. No charges are applied other than regular minutes.
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