cell phones
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I have a cell phone. I've had one since I was 15. It would be strange to not have one, not sure what I'd do. My parents each have their own also. At home I always use our land line though because I'd much rather talk on that than a cell phone, but I still would never want to be without a cell phone. Right now we use a family plan. It works out pretty well. You can add new number/phones to it for an additional $20/month.
That's what I'd been doing. I haven't had a landline since I graduated from college in 2000. Because I've had cable internet, I didn't really need a land line and it was cheaper to use a cell phone, but I'd normally leave it at home unless I was going out of town.philosophizer said:
But this month I'm cancelling my cell phone because I just signed up with SunRocket, which works over the cable internet line and works like a champ. We can keep our phone number, and we'll have unlimited long distance, caller ID, call waiting and all that good stuff for $199 a year. That works out to about $17 a month vs. $40 for our cell (or more on occasions where we'd go over our daytime minutes), so we'll save around $300 a year.
I would be concerned that we'd have no phone if our internet service is on the fritz, but my desk phone at work was replaced with a cell a couple months ago, so we have that as a backup. Also, we can have our SunRocket line forwarded to my work cell when we're out. :up:
kmoney said:I've made my fair share of those calls too!
The most frustrating one was this summer. I was north of Toronto and locked my keys in the van. As an electrical storm moved in, I attempted to contact AAA by cell phone. Had to call the NYS office, explain to them where I was in Canada and then, three times in a row, I got transferred to some French speaking operator in Quebec. Finally got transferred to the Ontario operator and while trying to explain to her where I was, lost the connection due to the storm numerous times.
I think it was about 50 minutes before I finally got the information through. :chuckle:
Emo
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We have one cell phone that my wife carries 99% of the time. We use US Cellular, which provides good service, but I don't think it's worth over $50 a month. I have a short commute to work and a direct line there so I don't think I really need one. I would be lucky to talk more than 50-100 minutes a month if I did carry one. The only time I think it might be useful would be in some type of emergency, but if I called my wife during an emergency, she would probably miss the call due to her stupid phone being buried down inside her purse (nope, my wife isn't the only woman with a messy purse). Go figure. Cell phones suck!
Another thing I don't understand is, why don't people use a hands-free device while driving their car instead of driving like a moron with a phone stuck in their ear. :think:
Another thing I don't understand is, why don't people use a hands-free device while driving their car instead of driving like a moron with a phone stuck in their ear. :think:
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death2impiety
Maximeee's Husband
I don't have a house phone I only have a cell. I find that it's much more convenient to be able to have a phone that I can take anywhere with me.
It's a cheapy Motorola that cost me about 40 bux. My service is T-Mobile. I like it!
Anyone can reach me anytime for any reason night or day and I can do the same. I can't find a downside in that.
It's a cheapy Motorola that cost me about 40 bux. My service is T-Mobile. I like it!
Anyone can reach me anytime for any reason night or day and I can do the same. I can't find a downside in that.
koban said:
I went deep into Quebec last year on a fishing trip, those people barely speak any English and God knows I don't speak French. Ordering food was an adventure, and I still don't know what I said to that cop that made him throw me in jail for 2 nights. Isn't 'Frog' a compliment? :freak:
ShadowMaid
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I really like my cell phone. I use it for mostly for emergencies, although Dad says I don't, because I have run out of minutes. I think he forgot, that when in CO, my phone was what we used, and I'm charged extra for that. So no, Dad, I don't use it as a general phone. Why would I waste my minutes when I can used the house phone?
Oh, and I like the fact Dad has on, because Dad doesn't live much for schedules. ^_^
Oh, and I like the fact Dad has on, because Dad doesn't live much for schedules. ^_^
death2impiety
Maximeee's Husband
Lucky said:
Out of reach is just a power button away