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Post by *sprout* on Aug 14, 2015 18:00:05 GMT
DH and I have started the process to adopt through foster care.  Before we can receive our license, we need to have a phone in the house since we got rid of our land line years ago. All we would need is a cheap cell phone and a few minutes on it. I don't know where to even start looking. A relative has a Trac phone and adds minutes as necessary, so I'm thinking maybe going that route. Going through Verizon (who we use for our cell phone plan) is more than we want to spend since we can't do the $10 add-a-line anymore. What is the cheapest way to get a temporary cell phone? Thanks, peas! |
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Post by bianca42 on Aug 14, 2015 18:03:47 GMT
I had a tracfone that I didn't use often. I would get a $20 minute card every three months. Each minute card added 90 days of service and 120 minutes. For me, it was perfect. I had it if I needed it, but didn't have to spend a fortune. Plus, as long as you don't let the service days run out, the minutes just keep accumulating.
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iowgirl
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Post by iowgirl on Aug 14, 2015 18:04:13 GMT
I don't know a ton about Verizon - but I do know they are dumping their contracts, and soon. Maybe you can come up with something with them.
I have had a few Trac Phones in the past, when my kids were younger and DH needed a second phone during planting season. My experience was never good. But it has been a few years.
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Post by *sprout* on Aug 14, 2015 18:06:26 GMT
Thanks!
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Post by AngieandSnoopy on Aug 14, 2015 20:24:28 GMT
I've had a TracFone for over 12 years and 3 phones during that time. I've never had anything but good service and the few times I've needed to ask something from Customer Service, things were fine. The phone I have now, has triple minutes. You can also buy a yearly card and as long as you don't use all the minutes, you just add a card once a year.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Aug 14, 2015 21:26:00 GMT
Is a cell phone going to cut it for your licensing? I mean, if it IS, I don't understand why your personal cell phones don't suffice.
But I suspect the primary concern is an ability to call out to 911. The cell phone would never work for me-- my place is in a dead zone (no cell service INSIDE, but go outside thirty feet and you're fine). I also don't know that many places can find you via your cell phone the way they can through a landline. So I'd be sure the licensing people would be okay with an additional cell phone as your "home" phone.
As far as who to go with: start at best buy or walmart. Every major carrier available to your area likely has a section in the prepaid display: virgin mobile, AT&T, Net10, TMobile, etc. Be sure to check the coverage maps.
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Post by purplebee on Aug 14, 2015 21:49:42 GMT
We have straight talk home phone in addition to our cells.
Base unit is $99 then $15 per month - you buy a "refill" phone card at Walmart each month. You can buy multiple cards and load them in reserve to avoid doing it every month. We've had it for almost two years and have had very good luck with it.
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Post by scrappyoutlaw on Aug 14, 2015 21:54:23 GMT
Target carries all the phones too!
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Post by *sprout* on Aug 14, 2015 22:00:09 GMT
Thanks, everyone! Is a cell phone going to cut it for your licensing? I mean, if it IS, I don't understand why your personal cell phones don't suffice. Yes, the phone is simply for licensing. In order to obtain our license, there needs to be a permanent phone inside the house at all times. Our cell phones would be with us if we are out of the house. |
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johnnysmom
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Post by johnnysmom on Aug 14, 2015 23:19:17 GMT
Wonder if it wouldn't make more sense to get like a Magic Jack or a VoIP thing.
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Post by *sprout* on Aug 15, 2015 0:23:55 GMT
Wonder if it wouldn't make more sense to get like a Magic Jack or a VoIP thing. We didn't think about these options! Thanks for the suggestion. |
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Before we can receive our license, we need to have a phone in the house since we got rid of our land line years ago. 
