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How much do free prepaid cell phones cost the government per year?
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∙ 10y ago
Last year the government plan to provide cell phones to low-income Americans cost roughly 1.6 billion dollars. Membership has been rising sharply for this program, so that number is very likely to increase.
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What are the disadvantages of using no contract cell phones?
No-contract cellphones cost money, and don't come with the discounts one might get from a contract upgrade or renewal. The cost per minute is often higher with prepaid cellphones. Also, minutes are limited which requires careful management.
Should cell phones cost more or less?
It depends on the model you want.
How much do cell phones at ATandT cost?
Cell phones at AT&T can vary in price from just $20 for cheap, pre-paid handsets, to over $500 for unlocked handsets such as the Nokia Lumia 920 and iPhone 5. Contract phones can cost from $0.01 to over $50, depending on the contract price per month.
What cell phone can one use with T-Mobile?
There are a variety of smartphones that are now carried with T-Mobile. These phones are not limited to the Apple iPhone, Samsung Galaxy and Blackberry. There are a number of older style cell phones for cheaper cost too.
What is the average cost for cell phones using Virgin mobile?
Virgin Mobile claims to offer low prices for cellphone plans, due to their free shipping and no contract plans. They offer plans at $35, $45, and $55 a month.
Do prepaid phones cost if you don't answer?
no
Where can I get information about cell phone prepaid plans?
With no annual contract, a great phone selection, and their nationwide 4G network, T-Mobiles Monthly4G is a better way to do prepaid cell phones for the least cost.
Is it more cost efficient to have a prepaid cell phone than a contract cell phone?
It is more cost efficient to purchase a prepaid cell phone than a contract cell phone. Yet most people choose to purchase contract cell phones because they are more convenient.
Where is the best place for low cost cell phone plans?
The best place for low cost cell phone plans is Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart offers prepaid cell phones that only cost $20 a month. You just need to buy the cell phone and then you can pay for the plan.
What plans are better than prepaid cell phones?
Prepaid cell phone plans are normally more expensive than stardard plans when you compare on a per minute cost. Many of the national cell phone carriers have lowered the price on their unlimited plans to between $40 and $60 per month.
How much does a prepaid sidekick cell phone cost?
It cost 299
What are the drawbacks of using no contract cell phones?
The only drawback may be the handset selection with no contract carriers. These companies are trying to close that gap and provide a great cell phone option. Cell phones without contracts generally implies a prepaid cell phone. Prepaid phones themselves aren't free, as the carrier isn't recuperating the money in a contract, and they typically cost more to use, about 2-3 times per minute what you might pay under a contract. Also, because the phones have limited time on them, you can run out of minutes at an inconvenient time.
What are disposable cell phones?
While most prepaid cell phones are not disposable phones, most disposable cell phones are prepaid phones. Disposables have not really caught on in the U.S., since pretty decent prepaid phones can be purchased, on sale, for as little as $20 or even $10, while some disposables cost upward of $50. Prepaid carriers also offer advanced phone equipment that can cost over $100 and comes with a year warranty; such phones are hardly disposable. There are different concepts of disposable cell phones. The phone is often an unlocked phone usable with almost any carrier, but not necessarily. The instrument has very limited functionality: you can talk, and you can text. It might not have a display of any kind. It might come with minutes, or you may need to contact a prepaid carrier to purchase minutes. But the main idea is that the phone is ready to go, or just about; requires no contract or any kind of sign-up; and is cheap enough that you're comfortable tossing it after using it for just one vacation or even just one hour of talk. Some companies offer a small refund on phones returned for recycling. Because there is no record of a purchaser, disposable phones are suspect tools of terrorists, recent news articles state.
Cost of cell phones?
4999
Are there any prepaid phones that come with unlimited monthly texting service for a low monthly cost?
There are several companies that offer prepaid cell phone service with unlimited text and talk. At the present time Cricket is offering the lowest rate at $35 per month.
Where do you get cell phones?
we get cell phones at stores such as; metro PCs,target,walmart,and great malls.mostly people get their phones at metro PCs. some cell phones are really smart and cost a lot of money. that's were we get our cell phones at.
How can prepaid cell plans save a parent of a teen money?
Prepaid cell phone plans are more cost effective for parents of a teen because, the phones run a lot cheaper when you first buy them. You should expect to pay only $20.00 for the phone, and the minute cards can be as low as $20.00 a month. With other companies you can expect to pay $60.00 a month for a cell phone.
