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Re: Cell Phone Buying Guide 2009

Lorielle — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:52:36 -0000

There is one option that was not mentioned and I think it's the best choice and that is Straight Talk which runs on Verizon's network nationwide and offers two different monthly packages. One is 1000 minutes, 1000 tests/MMS and 30MB of data and free 411 calls for $30 per month and the other is unlimited minutes, unlimited texts/MMS and unlimited data for $45 per month. There are 8 phones to choose from which range from the cheap to the Samsung Finesse touchscreen which is a very nice phone. So you can have the benefits on being on a great network while getting the cheapest calling rates.

Re: AT&T 4G Plans Include Trials This Year, Deployments In 2011 | mocoNews

Lorielle — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:44:42 -0000

AT&T will only be able to deploy LTE in 2011, it is laughable that they still have Apple, They are always so far behind. I prefer Verizon because they always have the best network and they are always improving their network ahead of everyone else. My phone is actually a Straight Talk phone which runs on Verizons network nationwide but it's cheaper than Verizon, I only pay $45 per month for unlimited talk, texts and data. At those prices, AT&T can keep Apple and Apple deserves what they get.

Re: FCC to Google: A $350 “Equipment Recovery Fee”? What’s Up With That?

Lorielle — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 06:07:15 -0000

It's all about the money and how much they can squeeze out each person who is stupid enough to sign a contract, and once you've signed you are stuck as their prisoner for two years. I will never sign a contract again unless it's to buy a house, I am trying to buy everything with cash and my finances are in much better shape now. I'm even saving on some things like my Straight Talk phone with unlimited everything for $45 per month on Verizon's network nationwide. I am saving around $50 per month which I can put to a holiday fund where previously I would spend that and more on a cell contract that didn't give me anything more than I have now, in fact I got less minutes and less signal.

Re: Verizon Changing Rate Plans, 3G Smartphones Require Data Plan

Lorielle — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:33:50 -0000

I don't need to pay it because I have a Straight Talk phone which is an MVNO of Verizon nationwide so I get the network coverage that I want without paying the extra dollars. I have an unlimited everything package which includes unlimited data for only $45 per month with a very nice Touchscreen phone so I get to have my cake and eat it.

Re: Verizon Wireless Requires Data Plans For More Phones; Drops Price Of Unlimited Plans | mocoNews

Lorielle — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:33:10 -0000

My prepaid provider gives me unlimited talk, texts and data for only $45 per month, who would want a contract when you can get prices like that from Straight Talk. They have cool phones as well, they range from $30 to $329 for the touchscreen Finesse and include qwerty phones and flip phones. Straight Talk is on Verizon's network nationwide so their is no need to take out a Verizon contract.

Re: Barack Obama’s Waste of Your Money

Lorielle — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:01:00 -0000

The Safelink cell phone has been established as having nothing to do with Obama, was started during the Bush administration but goes a decade back with free landlines (which are more expensive to give than cell phones). That said, this program is to help people find jobs and improve income as well as giving them the ability to call 911 in an emergency. It has as much to do with drug deals as to say that everyone that goes to a night club takes drugs! There is always a bad element in society but the focus is on helping the people who really need help, not aiding criminals. Don't give a poor man a fish, give him a fishing rod and teach him how to fish.

Re: AT&T Ranked Last in Consumer Reports’ Best Cellphone Service Survey

Lorielle — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:51:18 -0000

I have the best of everything because I have a Straight Talk phone which runs on Verizon's network nationwide. I get the best service/coverage at the cheapest rate. Straight Talk is prepaid and I have unlimited talk, texts and data for only $45 per month which I would pay double for on a contract. I guess AT&T will be loosing a lot of clients now that they have been proven to be the worst and there are cheaper options out there anyway.

Re: Early Black Friday Walmart BlackBerry $100 Gift Card Deal Is Much Better Online

Lorielle — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:14:47 -0000

I prefer prepaid phones so the $100 gift card is just not enough to tempt me. I bought the Straight Talk phone from Walmart and it's really great, I'm not tied into a contract and the unlimited everything only costs $45/month, on contract that would be over $80/month. I get great reception wherever I go b/c it's on Verizon's network nationwide.

Re: What's Wrong With Your Phone's Wireless Network? | The Atlantic Wire

Lorielle — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:19:37 -0000

They all have their faults as with anything, I guess you just have to decide what's more important to you. I have a Straight Talk phone with unlimited everything because it's cheaper than the rest and it's run on Verizon's network nationwide and they have the best coverage of all the providers.

Re: Verizon Prepaid Wireless Plans Coming to Notebooks

Lorielle — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:47:09 -0000

I find this a little more expensive than I would like to pay, I already have a Straight Talk phone with unlimited data, calls and texts for $45 per month which is much more affordable. It runs on Verizon's network nationwide so I always get signal. I realize that it can't be used with a notebook or laptop but at least I have internet access in my pocket whenever I need it.

Re: Subscriber slowdown marks Q3 for small carriers

Lorielle — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:17:31 -0000

Of all the prepaid offers out there I still think that Straight Talk is the best; it's cheaper than the others and with Verizon's network for coverage I couldn't wish for better. I don't have to worry about roaming or long distance because it's nationwide.

Re: Smartphones key to Verizon Wireless recovery

Lorielle — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:26:15 -0000

I don't think that smartphones are all that great, who has the time to play with all those features anyway. I need a phone to make calls, texts and at most check my mail online which is why I went and bought the Straight Talk unlimited plan at Wal-Mart and it's really good value, I'd go so far as to say it's the best value on the market at the moment. The fact the it runs on Verizon's network and for so little per month ($45) makes Straight Talk more desirable than the other unlimited offers. The network has better nationwide coverage than any other so roaming and long distance are never a problem and included in the price. So unless you really can't live without your 'toy' phone then I'd say Straight Talk is the way to go.

Re: Smartphones key to Verizon Wireless recovery

Lorielle — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:44:46 -0000

I don't think smartphones are that important, call me oldfashioned but phone are for making calls. I have recently given in to texts as a good way of quick communication and I suppose it's nice to be able to check your e-mails while on the move but that's all about communication which is what phones are for, what else could you possibly need your phone to do? I think the new Straight Talk plan on Verizon's network is great and it was a good move on their part; it's good value for money, offers everything you need in a cell phone and has great coverage.

Re: Analyst downgrade sends Leap Wireless stock down - SignOnSanDiego.com

Lorielle — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:00:27 -0000

I bought the new Straight Talk cell phone plan from Wal-Mart; I get unlimited talk, texts and data for $45/month. The service is great and the coverage is better than I had on contract; Straight Talk runs on Verizon's network nationwide so I don't pay any extra for long distance or roaming which I need.

Re: Sprint Offers "Any Mobile, Anytime" Plan

Lorielle — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:37:58 -0000

Land line calls are still important because I use my cell phone for business and I make a lot of calls to company's which all still use land lines; Sprints plan a little too limited and expensive for $70/month. I prefer my Straight Talk phone with unlimited, anytime talk and texts to any phone and 30mb of data for $45/month. I get better service too because Straight Talk is on Verizon's network which is nationwide.

Re: Prepaid Cell Plans May Be Worth Change - San Antonio News Story - KSAT San Antonio

Lorielle — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:43:23 -0000

I am very happy now that I canceled my contract and bought a prepaid Straight Talk phone with unlimited talk, text and 30mb of data for $45/month. Now I save over $30 every month and I can make as many calls as I like for as long as I like to whoever I like anywhere in America. I don't even pay for roaming, and Straight Talk uses Verizon's network which is nationwide so the reception is always great.

Re: Cricket's prepaid offerings bolstered

Lorielle — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:37:02 -0000

I think that network coverage and service are more important than price even though price is still important. That is why I have bought Straight Talks unlimited plan for $45, it has the superior network, price and It's nationwide. When all things are considered it is really worth it to pay $5 more for the better package.

Re: Globaltel makes text messages more useful for public safety

Lorielle — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:30:06 -0000

I think this is a very necessary service and I am glad it is now available. I gave up my land line three years ago and now I only have a cell phone so it is important for me to receive texts as I worry about storms and other important events.I guess the problem would be in getting everyone's phone numbers. I think that everyone should sign up and if they don't have a cell phone they can get a simple Tracfone for $10 which will serve them for private emergency's as well.

Re: Fire departments dropping pagers in favor of emergency dispatch solution

Lorielle — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:04:03 -0000

That's great, pagers are so outdated and can't give a full message where cell phones can. With the very cheap cell phones on offer today it is as expensive to buy a pager as a Tracfone. There is a great offer on at the moment for a Motorola W376 that comes with DMFL and a camera, FM radio, web access and blue tooth. It is on promotion for less than $30 which means that it only costs something like $6 per phone considering what the DMFL costs. If the phone should get damaged while firefighting it wouldn't be too expensive to replace.

Re: Solution may be near for prepaid wireless 911 funding dilemma

Lorielle — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 08:34:38 -0000

I wouldn't mind paying extra for a 911 tax, perhaps the cell phone providers could add the fee on and pay it over. My Tracfone is so cheap I doubt it would make very much difference. In fact I think that Tracfone is pro that kind of thing since they are providing free phones for the poor with there safelink initiative.

Re: Is prepaid causing wireless instability?

Lorielle — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:47:03 -0000

I think it's fantastic that Tracfone is making cell phones affordable to everyone. Last month I bought the new Straight Talk that gives 1000 minutes, 1000 texts and 30MB of data plus free 411 calls for $30 and I'm very happy with it. The phone is good and I love only paying 2 cents per minute and 1 cent per text but if I can exceed 1000 minutes then I may change to this unlimited Straight Talk package which is great value for big time talkers.

Re: Is prepaid causing wireless instability?

Lorielle — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:45:11 -0000

Re: MetroPCS: Unlimited International Calls, $5.

Lorielle — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:30:30 -0000

The problem with this plan from MetroPCS is that you have to have an expensive plan to begin with. I have a simple Tracfone which costs me a total of $12 per month, I can make long distance and international calls to over 100 country's for the same price as a local call. Roaming is free, the reception is great all over America and there are no hidden costs. If you, like me, make lots of international calls then I suggest Trafone and you won’t get any nasty bills at the end of the month.

Re: MetroPCS Offers Unlimited International Calling

Lorielle — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:34:26 -0000

Re: Is prepaid growth an illusion?

Lorielle — Mon, 11 May 2009 17:16:37 -0000

What, AT&T must be high, who in their right mind would go for a $3 per day plan, that adds up to $90+ per month. Even if you only use the plan for one week it's still outrageously expensive. My Tracfone gives me long distance and international calls for the same price as a local call and I don't pay more than $20 per month and that's when I'm making tons of calls. I call my daughter in the UK nearly every day and at least every second day and I don't pay any extra. Tracfone also doesn't charge for roaming or daily fees and texts are only 5 cents each which make them the cheapest prepaid for my needs.