How much is your average cell bill?
I currently have a "Family Share" plan which is $49.99 + $9.99 for an extra line. If we never go over our minutes or use ANY service with a fee, the bill runs around $74 a month after taxes and surcharges.
The reason I ask what other people are paying, is because it amazes me how many add-on features there are available to pay for! Text messaging, music & video downloads, web browsing, navigation...and the list goes on. Sure, I'd love to do some of that stuff. But I don't want a $100+ cell bill. I'm just wondering what the "average" bill is out there.
The reason I ask what other people are paying, is because it amazes me how many add-on features there are available to pay for! Text messaging, music & video downloads, web browsing, navigation...and the list goes on. Sure, I'd love to do some of that stuff. But I don't want a $100+ cell bill. I'm just wondering what the "average" bill is out there.
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$175.00 for 3 lines...one phone with the 2500 text package, one with 1000 texts, and one with 500. We have the 2100 family share...
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You have one of the larger bills I know of. I see the other two responses (so far) are more like what I pay. Do you also have a standard land-line telephone at your house, or do you do it all through your cell?
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No...no home phone...just our cell phones...It's 119 a month for the 3 lines...plus the text packages puts it at $155 and the other $20 is taxes....oh I do have web 2.0 which is $5 a month...
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grovercg said:
No...no home phone...just our cell phones...It's 119 a month for the 3 lines...plus the text packages puts it at $155 and the other $20 is taxes....oh I do have web 2.0 which is $5 a month...
That's not bad at all. I'm still paying around $50 a month for a home phone (local & LD). I've thought about getting rid of it, but I'm not quite ready to yet. Still a few more logistical hurdles in that one. 😉
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We dropped all home service 5 years ago..it's worked out fine...get internet thru cable modem.
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grovercg said:
We dropped all home service 5 years ago..it's worked out fine...get internet thru cable modem.
I've had internet through cable for a few years now. The biggest reason I haven't dropped the home phone yet, was because of our son. He just recently got his own cell phone. When my wife's work started to provide her with a phone, my son inherited her "add-on" line. Prior to that, I didn't want there to be times when he would be home alone and there would be no telephone at the house (in case of emergencies). I guess now that he has one, we could think about it again. Any real drawbacks that you've noticed?
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If you get thrown in jail you can't call a cell phone collect, thats a big bummer, reason number one to keep the damn land line.
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ArmySF said:LOL...well, I seriously hope I won't ever need to do that! 🙂
If you get thrown in jail you can't call a cell phone collect, thats a big bummer, reason number one to keep the damn land line.
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Actually no...we have children too...and two of our three have cells so their is always a phone in the house. If your son has his own cell then I see no need to keep a land line. You've just always had one so that's why it's weird to not think of having one. From what I've read we're like the last country to still have so many people with land lines. My wife is South Korean and nobody there has land line...completely wireless.
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grovercg said:Believe me, I've thought about it. I know several people who have done it. I guess I need to sit down and figure out if I take the $50 I spend on the land-line and apply it to the cell plan, will it be enough. If I end up spending more, it's not really worth it. Yo...
Actually no...we have children too...and two of our three have cells so their is always a phone in the house. If your son has his own cell then I see no need to keep a land line. You've just always had one so that's why it's weird to not think of having one. From what I've read we're like the last country to still have so many people with land lines. My wife is South Korean and nobody there has land line...completely wireless.
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You may want to consider Amp'd Mobile if you want to scrap your wireline phone. They offer great rates for unlimited minutes and TXT and they use Verizon's network.
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This is what my family does
2 cell phones with alltel 2000 min 75 a month (including tax0
my work cell phone- paid by work (alltel 1500 min)
cable (100 channels) and high speed internet 71 dollars (tax inclued!)
Vonage 31 dollars a month unlimited everything! (tax included)
total for cable 3 cell phones internet house phone per month
=177
the same as the person who pays 175 for 3 lines!!! HAHA to you!!!!
2 cell phones with alltel 2000 min 75 a month (including tax0
my work cell phone- paid by work (alltel 1500 min)
cable (100 channels) and high speed internet 71 dollars (tax inclued!)
Vonage 31 dollars a month unlimited everything! (tax included)
total for cable 3 cell phones internet house phone per month
=177
the same as the person who pays 175 for 3 lines!!! HAHA to you!!!!
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Matt_a said:grovercg said:
We dropped all home service 5 years ago..it's worked out fine...get internet thru cable modem.
I've had internet through cable for a few years now. The biggest reason I haven't dropped the home phone yet, was because of our son. He just recently got his own cell phone. When my wife's work started to provide her with a phone, my son inherited her "add-on" line. Prior to that, I didn't want there to be times when he would be home alone and there would be no telephone at the house (in case of emergencies). I guess now that he has one, we could think about it again. Any real drawbacks that you've noticed?
I work for cell company and STILL strugg...
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Join the club and dump your landline!!!
Just make sure you have more than 1 cell around you. 🤣
Just make sure you have more than 1 cell around you. 🤣
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LOL, nextel18,
Guess I'm need to take that plunge here pretty quick, paying approx $40 month for nothing is pretty stupid on my part, could change to family share, keep a spare phone around for emergencies! He.., half the time don't even remember my landline ph # !
Guess I'm need to take that plunge here pretty quick, paying approx $40 month for nothing is pretty stupid on my part, could change to family share, keep a spare phone around for emergencies! He.., half the time don't even remember my landline ph # !
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Here is what I do not get about consumers who get anything that has to deal with landline. You are paying a nice price to have that, but why when there is wireless out there. Pay up for the mobility and you will be rewarded.
SWITCH!!!
Use the landline phone, call one that has a caller ID, and ask them what your number is.
The only good thing now about landline is FIOS- wow. When WIMAX comes out though, they have to watch out.
Check out this survey;
“Barriers to switching to wireless exclusively
While the trend is expected to grow, there is still a segment of the population (39 percent of all adults) who say they will never abandon their traditional phone line. Among these adults, the top reasons given for never wanting ...
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SWITCH!!!
Use the landline phone, call one that has a caller ID, and ask them what your number is.
The only good thing now about landline is FIOS- wow. When WIMAX comes out though, they have to watch out.
Check out this survey;
“Barriers to switching to wireless exclusively
While the trend is expected to grow, there is still a segment of the population (39 percent of all adults) who say they will never abandon their traditional phone line. Among these adults, the top reasons given for never wanting ...
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holy crap. I have 3 lines 2000 anytime min unlimited text/pictures/videos, unlimited mobile to mobile, unlimited night and weekends starting at 7. Unlimited and that means unlimited internet, 5.00 a month rebate on stuff like ringtones or games per phone, and free roaming. I pay 93.50 with sprint. Not bashing verizon at all!!
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My bill is $65 per month. 39.99 plan plus 9.99 media net, 4.99 handset insurance, and about 10 bucks worth of taxes
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$135 - 1400 min 5 line Family share plan with two 250 message text plans, one ringback tone plan and 17% discount on base plan.
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Employee plan = FREE
Unlimited text/pix/flix = FREE
Unlimited Internet = FREE
VZ Navigator Monthly access = FREE
V Cast= $7/mo
Being able to brag about it to my friends on phonescoop = Priceless
Unlimited text/pix/flix = FREE
Unlimited Internet = FREE
VZ Navigator Monthly access = FREE
V Cast= $7/mo
Being able to brag about it to my friends on phonescoop = Priceless
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4-line family plan, just under $100. I'm on the 500 shared minute plan but most of our calls are IN.
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900 min plan..$10 in text plan, $5 mobile web, $1 ringbacktone, comes out to like $80-85 each month
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Does the $5 Mobile Web allow you to go off Verizon's WAP and browse HTML pages? I remember in the review of some Verizon phone they talked about entering a URL??
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Ya you can enter a URL in and go to a website. However it doesn't work out that great on most sites. For example, i tried going to phonescoop and it will only let you read the news on the front page and see the new phones that were released.
Its pretty useful though. I use it when im at the mall while my girlfriend shops...helps the time go by faster 😎
Its pretty useful though. I use it when im at the mall while my girlfriend shops...helps the time go by faster 😎
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verizonplayah said:
Its pretty useful though. I use it when im at the mall while my girlfriend shops...helps the time go by faster 😎
Haha 🤣 I use the same trick
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wfine81 said:verizonplayah said:
Its pretty useful though. I use it when im at the mall while my girlfriend shops...helps the time go by faster 😎
Haha 🤣 I use the same trick
I do the same, and to text my wife to make sure she is not coming to the mall.
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3phones on 2100 min family share plan. 109 + 9.99 1 of the phones has web 5.00 and always spend couple dollars on txts so usually around $158. w/ taxes
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I think I have the highest here:
It typically runs over 350 a month:
2 lines, shared for 5000 minutes
Both phones have ins, text/pix, and International calling
then I have my Treo with 2000 mins and unlimited data
then I also have an aircard builtin to my dell which has unlimited data as well.
Actually my bills are autoatically debited so I don't really recall what I'm paying individually... and some of my plans are old.
It typically runs over 350 a month:
2 lines, shared for 5000 minutes
Both phones have ins, text/pix, and International calling
then I have my Treo with 2000 mins and unlimited data
then I also have an aircard builtin to my dell which has unlimited data as well.
Actually my bills are autoatically debited so I don't really recall what I'm paying individually... and some of my plans are old.
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With VZW, $249.44 on average for 3 lines, 2100 minutes plus my Blackberry is with tMobile, $79.20 (avg) for unlimited data and 1500 minutes a month.
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my bill is too darn much 😲 😲 family share plan we just dropped down to the $69, dropped the Vcast we dont get online that much and from now on i'll view ringtones and RBT online since it costs from the phone, we dropped our text to the $5 a month plan which does not include V2V for free, our bill will STILL be over $100 with taxes and my company discount of 20%...but regularly our bill was $145-$150 mark...i'm hoping to see it in the $80-$85 range....
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Im usually at about $81. That includes:
$60 Single Line Plan
$10 Text Package
$5 Insurance Package
7% Corporate Discount
24% Text Package Discount
And of course...taxes and fees 😎
$60 Single Line Plan
$10 Text Package
$5 Insurance Package
7% Corporate Discount
24% Text Package Discount
And of course...taxes and fees 😎
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149.99 before taxes.
184.70 after taxes for the 4000 minute plan.
That's a lot of tax if you ask me....
184.70 after taxes for the 4000 minute plan.
That's a lot of tax if you ask me....
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DoubleHelix said:
149.99 before taxes.
184.70 after taxes for the 4000 minute plan.
That's a lot of tax if you ask me....
I am sorry but I am the Grammar and Punctuation Nazi here to correct you, Spell Check Nazi.
At the end of the sentence there must only be ONE period. I am afraid that I will have to fine you 30 dollars for that.
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Employee Plan (4 Lines)
Line #1 - $130.01 (6000 Minutes), $7 (VCast)
Line #2 - $9.99 (Shared)
Line #3 - $9.99 (Shared), $5 (Unlim TXT)
Line #4 - $9.99 (Shared), $5 (Unlim TXT), $7 (Vcast), $4.99 (Insur)
So prior to any "extras" it should be $188.97 ... toss in the fact that my family members aren't paying the bill and my average bill is around $300 (For example, last month I incurred $29.52 addt'l voice usage (411), $37.44 Data (Downloads), $22.77 Roaming (Canada)). Then add in taxes and surcharges and you get a big bill...
Just because we're employees doesn't mean we don't understand your billing concerns, we're customers too... and in my situation, a very good customer...
Line #1 - $130.01 (6000 Minutes), $7 (VCast)
Line #2 - $9.99 (Shared)
Line #3 - $9.99 (Shared), $5 (Unlim TXT)
Line #4 - $9.99 (Shared), $5 (Unlim TXT), $7 (Vcast), $4.99 (Insur)
So prior to any "extras" it should be $188.97 ... toss in the fact that my family members aren't paying the bill and my average bill is around $300 (For example, last month I incurred $29.52 addt'l voice usage (411), $37.44 Data (Downloads), $22.77 Roaming (Canada)). Then add in taxes and surcharges and you get a big bill...
Just because we're employees doesn't mean we don't understand your billing concerns, we're customers too... and in my situation, a very good customer...
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