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| Read the Fine Print for Per-Use Plans SUMMARY: Don't get cheated with cell phone pay-per-use plans.
Some cell phone companies are now offering per-use plans. This sounds like a great idea; instead of subscribing to a 1-year or 2-year cell phone contract, paying a considerable sum every month, and losing your cell phone minutes not used, instead you can only pay for the time you use.
Right?
Before joining a per-use cell phone plan, consider the following:
1. How many minutes are you planning on using a month? If you talk a lot, you might be better served joining a longer-term plan.
2. If you join a long-term plan, you can often get cell phones with advanced features such as picture capability at a low cost or absolutely free.
3. READ THE FINE PRINT ON CELL PHONE PER-USE PLANS! You might be charged a daily fee whether or not you use your phone. You might be charged connection fees for every call. And is long-distance included?
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