Cellphone Plans

Almost every person I know owns a cellphone. Quite a few have made this into their only means of conversing with people and therefore spend a lot of time on the phone. So why do you need to keep that land line then? Why indeed. A number of people (including a relative of mine) has made the jump, saved themselves a bundle by getting rid of their old telephone lines in favor of their trusty cellphone. Of course, there are advantages and disadvantages. Making emergency 911 calls can be a little tricky without a land line, and dropped calls is certain to be an issue. Then there are the times you just want to have a long chat with your inner circle of friends, how much is that going to cost you? Fortunately there are some options available.



Or you can all decide to use the same carrier and take advantage of the free mobile-to-mobile plan being offered by most US carriers. This isn't too difficult now a days since phone numbers can be ported, allowing you to keep your old number. Just be certain that you do not have any contracts that may impose a hefty penalty for switching before the end of the contract period. Another option available for you if you (or your friends) cannot live without your current carrier. Some carrier offers plans that allow you to make unlimited calls to a set of phone numbers if you purchase a minimum plan amount and register the phone numbers you intend to call, usually up to a total of 10. Below are two of the most popular cellphone plans for you and your friends.




Verizon Friends and Family (As of Nov. 11, 2011)
Stay in touch with the people you call most – without using your minutes. Add up to 5 or 10 people on any mobile network or landlines.

Sprints Any mobile, Anytime (As of Nov. 11, 2011)
Unlimited domestic class from the Sprint network to AND from any US mobile phone, regardless of carrier. Any network, Anytime

Unfortunately, as of this writing, it appears that AT&T and T-Mobile no longer have plans that compete with the offerings from Verizon or Sprint.