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Now
that you're on your own, it's not likely mom and
dad will be paying your bills, especially sky-high,
long-distance phone charges you racked up. That's
why you'll need a phone plan that suits both your
phone needs and your financial abilities. But
before you get stuck in a phone rut, check out
these college-friendly phone plans, along with
some hidden fees to avoid.
| Dollar
Digits |
Phone
Facts |
Dialers
Beware |
| Verizon
Wireless America's Choice National Plan $35 |
300
monthly airtime minutes with no extra roaming
or long-distance charges. |
You'll
be charged 45 cents for each minute beyond
the allowed amount. |
| Sprint
PCS Free & Clear Plan $30 |
300
anytime minutes with nationwide long distance,
as well as unlimited night and weekend minutes.
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Night
and weekend calls are rated based on start
time, and calls made even one minute before
the set night and weekend times will cost
you an additional 40 cents per minute if you're
already over your allowed amount. |
| AT&T
Wireless National Network Plan $35 |
Unlimited
night and weekend minutes and 500 anytime
minutes. |
You'll be charged an additional 40 cents for
every minute past your set amount for night
and weekend minutes. If you call outside the
AT&T Wireless National Network, you'll be
charged 20 cents for every minute, plus 69
cents for national roaming charges. |
You've
Got Options
If
you're not ready to make a cellular commitment,
there are other options. A long-distance calling
card from Verizon will cost you 50 cents per minute,
and can be used 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Or, opt for a pre-paid phone package like AT&T's
Free2Go Wireless, or Verizon Wireless Refill cards
and prepaid services, which both allow you to
control spending by paying as you go.
~
Krista Michelle Arrigo
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