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Sometimes I wonder if I should even have a cell-phone, the charges from Att are just ridiculous and I could easily do without a cell-phone! Sorry but I need to vent people!
My bill this month was just over $70 granted I do have an Iphone 3g and its mandatory to have the Data plan which is $30.00 /mo. I wish they had a limited data plan because I barely use the internet on it and I really got the Iphone so I could have a mp3 player, play same games, talk and txt occasionally.
With that said I feel the bill is still way to high, I barely use the phone and I only make calls to my family which are all free mobile to mobile anyhow.
What about you all? Do you think the cell-phone bills are getting out of hand? I wish it was about half the price it is and I know its possible because Skype calls are $9.95 worldwide through the pc… My plan is to stick with the cell-phone as I don’t currently have a land line and I use my cell as my normal phone (which is not much trust me).
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September 16th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
I pay £7.50 per month for internet on a Sony Ericsson k800i. I have decided to text through websites rather than sms, as it is much cheaper.
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September 16th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
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September 17th, 2008 at 5:18 am
That does seem very high, even taking into account the cost of the data plan.
September 17th, 2008 at 10:50 am
My bill is about $65 a month… I’d be fine with it if that includes everything! Telstra, a major phone company here in Australia, basically tricked me into signing the contract. Damn me for not reading the pages of fine letters…
Anyway, I’m a foreigner in Australia so what I often do is text and call overseas. The $65 is a minimum amount, of which includes $320 credit… but those credit cannot be used for any overseas communication… so I always end up with a $90 bill, when I don’t even use most of those credit.
Should have stuck with vodafone.
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September 17th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
My company pays for my phone. But then again that is probably the reason I am still on the Nextel Network and my phone is 100 years old.
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September 17th, 2008 at 10:41 pm
Yah, i have at&t and we only pay like $75/month for my wife and I… though we dont use the internet on our phones at all…. and we have a special discount through my work.
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September 23rd, 2008 at 9:51 pm
WOW! That price is just ridiculous! I see why my parents won’t let me get one.
September 24th, 2008 at 7:12 am
30$/month is quite high for some part of a thing you don’t need.But u are getting free mobile calls that is quite affordable.
January 3rd, 2009 at 5:16 am
I agree with Shane’s advice, try opting for sms sending through the internet, they’re much cheaper and some are even free. You’re phone bill is ridiculous, that 70$ monthly bill truly hurts Shannon.
February 19th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
I totally agree with you.The prices are far too high to afford at times.may be one can make better use of the internet to reduce his bill…
February 21st, 2009 at 2:46 am
I pay $45 per month (CDN) for my cell. It comes with unlimited canadian long distance since I live away from the rest of my family. I don’t feel it’s too bad since I call long distance every day! Just looking forward to not having to have a landline on top of that too!
April 2nd, 2009 at 5:54 am
I think internet is a good resource to reduce your bill.
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June 20th, 2009 at 6:57 am
@Toronto personal injury, I am totally agree with you that internet is best way to reduce the bills. there is lot of option to make these facility on a low cost. good idea.
April 10th, 2009 at 9:42 am
Yeah! it the greatest concerned now days.
April 14th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
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May 21st, 2009 at 12:22 pm
I think that is good to send sms through the internet, that option gives sometimes free or very cheaper rate. It is the one resource where you can diminish your bill.
May 29th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
In general, texting doesn’t use minutes. Your dad needs to call Verizon and see what the heck is going on; it sounds like someone in the household either used the internet or a LOT of minutes. Verizon’s internet charges are pretty steep, but texting doesn’t use the internet. Call their customer support (you can dial 611 from your handset) and ask to have the bill explained to you.
June 2nd, 2009 at 12:07 pm
How to keep a tab on my cell phone bill?
June 10th, 2009 at 5:10 am
I could have a mp3 player, play same games, talk and txt o ccasionally….My bill this month was just over $70 granted I do have an Iphone 3g and its mandatory.
June 16th, 2009 at 7:05 am
Yes ATT overcharges! That is ridiculous and I would be spitting fire if I received bills like that! If you are not even using the internet then perhaps I would consider selling the phone and getting one that is simpler. Many phones have games and mp3 but they do not require a data plan.
Till then,
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June 25th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
my cell phone bill is usually $85-90. today i texted my phone company to see wat my bill is so far, and its like $1,151. im thinking its from me going on the internet but iv been goin on the internet the same amount of time the past few months so thats wat makes me think that it cant be it. its definatly not me goin over my texting or minutes cuz i checked that and i still have a lot more texts and minutes left. so is it my internet or wat else could it be?
June 26th, 2009 at 6:07 am
he $65 is a minimum amount, of which includes $320 credit… but those credit cannot be used for any overseas communication… so I always end up with a $90 bill, when I don’t even use most of those credit.
June 26th, 2009 at 9:00 am
Iphone so I could have a mp3 player, play same games, talk and txt o ccasionally….My bill this month was just over $70 granted I do have an Iphone 3g and its mandatory to have the Data plan
June 27th, 2009 at 8:18 am
it’s quite high if 30$/month.
my budget is less than that….
July 6th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
I am an entrepreneur. My business requires a lot of overseas trips. I cannot avoid answering calls even when I am in a foreign land. So I usually end up with hefty cell phone bills. I do not know how to keep a tab on my cell phone bill.
July 10th, 2009 at 8:05 pm
Sometimes paying your cell phone bill can hurt. And the worst part is, most of the time you may not even realize why it’s higher than you were originally quoted.
July 17th, 2009 at 2:12 am
Yes I agree it a bit to heavy and frustrating I don’t understand why these telecommunication company has to price this high.
July 18th, 2009 at 5:38 am
Anyway, I’m a foreigner in Australia so what I often do is text and call overseas. The $65 is a minimum amount, of which includes $320 credit… but those credit cannot be used for any overseas communication… so I always end up with a $90 bill, when I don’t even use most of those credit.
August 13th, 2009 at 9:54 pm
When people receive their monthly cell phone bill, most admit that they do not understand them and just pay the amount due, no questions asked. Understanding your cell phone bill can go a long way to saving you money and ensuring that you are not paying charges that you have not incurred.
August 26th, 2009 at 6:42 am
Hello everyone,
My bill this month was just over $70 granted I do have an Iphone 3g and its mandatory to have the Data plan which is $30.00 /mo. I wish they had a limited data plan because I barely use the internet on it and I really got the Iphone so I could have a mp3 player, play same games.Can any one have idea to changing a good plan?
Thanx in advance!!
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September 7th, 2009 at 6:53 am
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October 16th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
Thanks for the interesting post. I used to have a large cell phone bill as well which is why I switched to a pay as you go program. I look forward to more from you in the future.