dalthauser

I waited almost 3 months before doing a post about my new cell phone service provider. 
(previously I used T-Mobile To Go)

My daughter switched to PagePlus on a recommendation from my brother.  She signed up on the unlimited talk/text plan for $39.99 a month(no hidden fees/taxes).  I was extremely skeptical - so I watched how it worked for her.  She reported no problems worth complaining about (in other words - the usual cell phone complaints).

I considered switching, but I'm very frugal.  It had to be worth it - especially since I would need to buy a new phone.
Definitely didn't need the unlimited talk/text at $40 a month

The T-Mobile service was 10 cents a minute (flat rate) - but I used to find deals that amounted to rates as low at 8 cents a minute. If you buy a 1000 minute card (retail $100) the minutes are good for a year (not a problem for me since 1000 minutes used to last me 6 months - though now they last me about 3 months since I talk to hubby everyday).

The PagePlus service is 5 cents a minute if you buy a $50 card (1000 minutes).  I can find deals at Callingmart - and if I can also find a Callingmart coupon code I save a little more (last card I paid $47.04 for - so .047 a minute).

P.S - IF YOU USE CALLINGMART to purchase phone cards and/or refill minutes - let me know (we can swap emails for the referral credit)

I decided it was worth the cost of a new phone to switch - so I got the new service December 12th.

1000 minutes lasted 3 months which amounts to $16.65 a month (not including cost of phone). 

The phone was $56.00 (including tax/shipping) - it should last at least a year - so it depreciation is $4.67 a month

So, my monthly charge for average usage (333 minutes a month) including everything (there are no added fees/taxes) is  $21.32

The service is wonderful - I rarely have a dropped call, connection quality and volume is great.
My only gripe is that every time I dial a call an automated voice comes on to tell me my balance - I haven't bothered to see if I can turn that feature off.