We've used all the methods you describe, and sometimes still use the
10-10 #s. My wife used to use the cards from Costco, but she says big
chunks of minutes would disappear, so she became suspicious of them.
We actually make so few calls that it's not a big deal. But I'll look
into services that use the Verizon network.
I had Cingular years ago before I went to Verizon, and I must say that
they have been pretty much a pleasure to deal with.
Thanks for the input.
b_s-wilk wrote:
Do you use your cell phone primarily at home for long distance? If you
do, then using a calling card or dial-around number will save you a
lot more than prepaid cellular. Use the cell away from home, use the
card at home.
We picked up a Verizon 700 minute calling card for $20 at Costco. It's
less than 3 cents a minute with no monthly or connection fee from land
lines, no expiration. You have to read the fine print when you buy a
card though. This one from Costco is the best we found even though the
per minute charge is a little higher. Access number and PIN are
programmed into our phones. We usually take almost a year to use all
the minutes. Not a Costco member? Find a friend who is, and offer to
buy lunch or dinner!
What kind of cellular reception does Sprint-Nextel have in your area?
Try Virgin Mobile. AT&T? Try Speak Out or Net10.
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