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tundrawolf · 10-20-2009, 12:16 AM

Hello,

I live in the rural high desert of California (92356 zip code).

I get good Verizon coverage and there is actually an AT&T tower in my backyard.

But.... My mum has been paying for my cell phone but cannot anymore. I would like to say that I do not need my cell phone, but the truth is I really do.

But... I have sporadic work as a handyman/mechanic and cannot afford to be paying $99 a month for unlimited from the major providers.

I see Metro PCS has some excellent plans for under $40, even as little as $30, but they do not have service in my area and probably won't for a very long time.

I just don't know what to do. I understand prepaid may be my only option, but I also do not have a credit card, or bank account (I have a lot of debt).

Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.

Kalimotxo · 10-20-2009, 9:12 AM

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Originally Posted by tundrawolf

Hello,

I live in the rural high desert of California (92356 zip code).

I get good Verizon coverage and there is actually an AT&T tower in my backyard.

But.... My mum has been paying for my cell phone but cannot anymore. I would like to say that I do not need my cell phone, but the truth is I really do.

But... I have sporadic work as a handyman/mechanic and cannot afford to be paying $99 a month for unlimited from the major providers.

I see Metro PCS has some excellent plans for under $40, even as little as $30, but they do not have service in my area and probably won't for a very long time.

I just don't know what to do. I understand prepaid may be my only option, but I also do not have a credit card, or bank account (I have a lot of debt).

Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.

It sounds like you need to go with a prepaid carrier that works on AT&T or Verizon's network... Tracfone, Page Plus, etc. You can get unlimited talk for half the cost of a post-paid plan with some of them.

budney · 10-20-2009, 9:25 AM

Your best bet is to go through Page Plus Wireless. It is MVNO which uses the Verizon Wireless network. They have a great unlimited talk & text, and 20MB data plan for $40 a month. I think they just started in SoCal, as their web site is not up to date.

EDIT: Also you can use your current Verizon phone with them if you want.

Page Plus Wireless - Mobile Phones, Plans & Free Long Distance in Cleveland, OH

AnthroMatt · 10-20-2009, 11:55 AM

I agree with everyone above...use Page Plus Cellular and you won't need a new phone. If you port your number into Page Plus they even waive the $10 account setup fee they usually charge.

music4praise · 10-20-2009, 9:41 PM

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Originally Posted by AnthroMatt

I agree with everyone above...use Page Plus Cellular and you won't need a new phone. If you port your number into Page Plus they even waive the $10 account setup fee they usually charge.

You can start a PagePlus account using keithwireless.com for $0.99. You just need a Verizon or Alltel phone with a clear ESN. They will also give you a $6.00 credit (worth 50 minutes) on your account to get you started. Deeply discounted top up cards are available from wirelezz.net.

mframe · 10-21-2009, 4:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tundrawolf

I also do not have a credit card, or bank account (I have a lot of debt).

You will be needing a method to order services and refill cards on-line. I would suggest one of those refillable debit cards, such as GreenDot.

budney · 10-22-2009, 1:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mframe

You will be needing a method to order services and refill cards on-line. I would suggest one of those refillable debit cards, such as GreenDot.

He can refill at any page plus dealer with cash.

elmo01 · 10-22-2009, 11:20 AM

you dont need a credit card for a prepaid service...just a method to pay... cash ,cheque by phone, or debit will usually suffice

mframe · 10-22-2009, 5:46 PM

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Originally Posted by budney

He can refill at any page plus dealer with cash.

Yes, but it sounded like he might be in a more rural area that may not have dealers nearby. Since he has internet access (to post on this forum), I suggested a method to make use of it. Also, I have been hearing that some locations do not have PINs for the unlimited plan, yet (should he decide to go that route).

budney · 10-23-2009, 10:59 AM

My bad, I found the real site.

Prepaid Cell Phone Cards | Prepaid National Cell Phones

And their are a few locations that tundrawolf can go to, most are Circle Ks.

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tundrawolf I made my first post! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: High Desert, CA Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dillemma, in the high desert Hello, I live in the rural high desert of California (92356 zip code). I get good Verizon coverage and there is actually an AT&T tower in my backyard. But.... My mum has been paying for my cell phone but cannot anymore. I would like to say that I do not need my cell phone, but the truth is I really do. But... I have sporadic work as a handyman/mechanic and cannot afford to be paying $99 a month for unlimited from the major providers. I see Metro PCS has some excellent plans for under $40, even as little as $30, but they do not have service in my area and probably won't for a very long time. I just don't know what to do. I understand prepaid may be my only option, but I also do not have a credit card, or bank account (I have a lot of debt). Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.

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budney Resident Headbanger Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: FV, CA Posts: 4,720 Phone(s): HTC MyTouch, (Fender Editiion) Provider(s): T-Mobile Devices: 30GB Zune & 1GB Zen Stone Thanks: 10 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts Images: 14 My Auctions	Re: Dillemma, in the high desert Your best bet is to go through Page Plus Wireless. It is MVNO which uses the Verizon Wireless network. They have a great unlimited talk & text, and 20MB data plan for $40 a month. I think they just started in SoCal, as their web site is not up to date. EDIT: Also you can use your current Verizon phone with them if you want. Page Plus Wireless - Mobile Phones, Plans & Free Long Distance in Cleveland, OH __________________ 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it,' unless you're a tweaker, and in that case you already fixed it ten times and it's still broken. - Dave Mustaine Last edited by budney; 10-20-2009 at 10:02 AM.

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AnthroMatt Big Meanie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 8,737 Phone(s): Samsung Moment Provider(s): Sprint Thanks: 13 Thanked 20 Times in 16 Posts Images: 1	Re: Dillemma, in the high desert I agree with everyone above...use Page Plus Cellular and you won't need a new phone. If you port your number into Page Plus they even waive the $10 account setup fee they usually charge. __________________ Twitter

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elmo01 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Halifax Posts: 367 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Dillemma, in the high desert you dont need a credit card for a prepaid service...just a method to pay... cash ,cheque by phone, or debit will usually suffice

10-23-2009, 10:59 AM	#10
budney Resident Headbanger Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: FV, CA Posts: 4,720 Phone(s): HTC MyTouch, (Fender Editiion) Provider(s): T-Mobile Devices: 30GB Zune & 1GB Zen Stone Thanks: 10 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts Images: 14 My Auctions	Re: Dillemma, in the high desert My bad, I found the real site. Prepaid Cell Phone Cards \| Prepaid National Cell Phones And their are a few locations that tundrawolf can go to, most are Circle Ks. __________________ 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it,' unless you're a tweaker, and in that case you already fixed it ten times and it's still broken. - Dave Mustaine

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