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appx one billion one year
On average, a top of the line cell phone with touch screen and a smart phone will be about $700. However, most companies will discount the phone with a 2-year contract.
lots
In my opinion, it isn't. Cell phone carriers don't have the best reputation, and getting out of a contract without an ETF is a total pain.
Yes. A 12 year old should have a cell phone. They should be mature enough to handle a cell phone. My daughter's are triplets and they are all very responsible about what they do on there phone. I think that 12 year old's should have a phone.
next year
Practically speaking, you should get your own cell phone when you already need it. A cell phone provides important functions that even a child who is as young as 10-year-old child can already own one. Money is not much of a problem nowadays as there are already cell phone providers out there who provide affordable cell phone and calling plans. Some people never get a cell phone. Generally though you can get it when you can pay for it yourself.
Yes, but there should be a monthly limit on how much the phone bill can be. Like 20 dollars or so.
$2-300 per year.
If you are really dedicated to saving money, you should cancel your cell phone plan. Cell phones are getting more and more expensive each year, and the rates on the plans are going up as well. You can get cheap home phone service that will not cost as much in an entire year as your cell phone will cost you in just one month. There are drawbacks to having a home phone, of course, such as a lack of portability and convenience. However, if you would rather save money than carry your phone everywhere, this is a great way to do it.
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