OT Re: Cell phone opinions/options

[nmeyers at javalinux.net (nmeyers at javalinux.net)]

On Sun, Nov 27, 2005 at 01:35:36PM -0500, Mike Gorse wrote:
> I originally only got this thing for emergencies, and now I'm stuck paying 
> $47/month for it.  Are there other companies that offer lower prices than 
> what I'm paying?  Perhaps I should look into some of the prepaid phones?

I picked up a bunch of brochures for prepaid plans yesterday, looking for
an alternative to that seemingly large monthly bill for phones my wife
and I badly underutilize. Most of the choices are quite costly when you
work out all the details, although TracFone looked like a decent deal
if you buy the right goodies up-front.

In general, these services seem to be marketed at those too poor
to partake in the credit economy. Like furniture rental stores and
check-cashing outlets, they end up charging you dearly for the privilege.

Nathan