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Trying to get cheap cell service for mom. Comcast says, 'hey, got an extra phone? Just give us a call and you can set it up for out cheap mobile service EASY!!'
After nine calls they tell me that they want it needs to be billed separately even though it will be a part of the existing account. So I have to call mom AGAIN and get more info, but I'm done.
What other options do I have for cheap, not frequently used cell service (no data will be used - just phone).
Comcasts' $12/mo plan was perfect, but I HATE THEM!!!
The goal is voice activated calling. The Jitterbug is too complicated for mom. We have an unlocked iphone 6 - just need some service.
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I put my parents on Tracfone (using VZW) for $15 per month. Maybe a bit less with autopay. You do need to get a SIM from them, but it was easy.
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hal wrote:
Trying to get cheap cell service for mom. Comcast says, 'hey, got an extra phone? Just give us a call and you can set it up for out cheap mobile service EASY!!'
After nine calls they tell me that they want it needs to be billed separately even though it will be a part of the existing account. So I have to call mom AGAIN and get more info, but I'm done.
What other options do I have for cheap, not frequently used cell service (no data will be used - just phone).
Comcasts' $12/mo plan was perfect, but I HATE THEM!!!
The goal is voice activated calling. The Jitterbug is too complicated for mom. We have an unlocked iphone 6 - just need some service.
it is so simple. You can do it online. Or walk into a store. The only think that bother me is that for the first 3 phones, I did NOT give them a SSN last year, but this time for the 4th line the needed a SSN to verify ID. They did NOT run a credit check. I didn't have time to argue with them so I gave in and typed in my SSN.
Just give Comcast a try, don't give up so easily, And yes, the mobile bill is separate from the cable bill.
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if she does not use data, only voice/text, the Comcast bill will be $0. Just about $1.xx in taxes and fees that you just cannot avoid.
Just make sure you turn ALL data off. IN fact, they no longer gove you 100 MB free so maybe even on the lowest plan (1 GB) they still charge you $12 even if you used 0 bytes, that I do not know.
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Puretalk -- $20 for unlimited Talk and Text (& 500mb data). They use ATT towers.
my wife and I have used them for several years with no complaints (we are grandfathered into an earlier plan and only pay $15/month combined)
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Trying to get cheap cell service for mom. Comcast says, 'hey, got an extra phone? Just give us a call and you can set it up for out cheap mobile service EASY!!'
After nine calls they tell me that they want it needs to be billed separately even though it will be a part of the existing account. So I have to call mom AGAIN and get more info, but I'm done.
What other options do I have for cheap, not frequently used cell service (no data will be used - just phone).
Comcasts' $12/mo plan was perfect, but I HATE THEM!!!
The goal is voice activated calling. The Jitterbug is too complicated for mom. We have an unlocked iphone 6 - just need some service.
it is so simple. You can do it online. Or walk into a store. The only think that bother me is that for the first 3 phones, I did NOT give them a SSN last year, but this time for the 4th line the needed a SSN to verify ID. They did NOT run a credit check. I didn't have time to argue with them so I gave in and typed in my SSN.
Just give Comcast a try, don't give up so easily, And yes, the mobile bill is separate from the cable bill.
I gave them a try. 9 phone calls later, it still isn't done. The web pages says, enter the ID number and if it's compatible, call us and we'll send you a sim card. It's NOT that simple.
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if she does not use data, only voice/text, the Comcast bill will be $0. Just about $1.xx in taxes and fees that you just cannot avoid.
Just make sure you turn ALL data off. IN fact, they no longer gove you 100 MB free so maybe even on the lowest plan (1 GB) they still charge you $12 even if you used 0 bytes, that I do not know.
the lowest plan is $12/mo
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hal wrote:
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I gave them a try. 9 phone calls later, it still isn't done. The web pages says, enter the ID number and if it's compatible, call us and we'll send you a sim card. It's NOT that simple.
you should be able to finish the order online, no need to call. At least on my account. Maybe because I am already on my mobile account. Maybe the first time you open the mobile account it cannot be done online???
https://www.xfinity.com/mobile/byod?INTC...-spot-byod
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Page Plus has a $12/month plan.
They use Verizon towers
https://www.pagepluscellular.com/plans/
Comcrap is the devil, then, now and always. Remember that. Lol
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