A Simple Cell Phone Plan- a Review of Jitterbug Cell Phone Plans
In recent years, Jitterbug cell phones have provided seniors, among others, a great communication tool that is simple to use. With an easy grip design and larger buttons, they can be handled without difficulty. Their improved volume and volume control, padded earpiece, and hearing aid compatibility make them perfect for those with impaired hearing while their bright screen with enlarged font make them easy to read. Pair all of this with the simplified commands and the elimination of all of the extraneous functions found on modern cell phones and the Jitterbug models are the primary choice for anyone who wants a cell phone that acts primarily as a communication device.
However, the design of Jitterbug cell phones is not the only feature which may make them attractive for consumers seeking simplicity. In a world filled with cell phone plans with convoluted billing and a myriad of pricing options, the Jitterbug plans can provide quite a bit of clarity and ease the discomfort that many feel when committing to a contract that binds them for a couple of years.|
The Jitterbug cell phone plans require neither a long term contract nor any cancellation fees. In fact, if a consumer opts to give Jitterbug a try and decides it is not right for them, they can cancel and return the phone within 30 days with no obligation. Another attractive feature of the plans is that they also eliminate additional fees for roaming and long distance, quite simply users can call at anytime, anywhere in the US without incurring additional fees.
There are basically, three plan options with Jitterbug. First there are a number of Monthly Plans which offer an increasing number of minutes. The plans start as low as $10 per month with the user paying 35 cents per minute on a pay-as-you go basis, a great option for those who will use the phone on a limited basis but want easy access. The plans go upwards to $80 per month with 800 minutes available. All minutes within a Jitterbug cell phone plan roll over for 90 days; as compared to a typical 30 day rollover period with most plans, thus, minutes not used should seldom be lost.
Voicemail is available within any plan for $3/month.
The Simply Share plan is another option for those who have family and friends they wish to include. Users can add such individuals to their plan for $15 and get free Jitterbug to Jitterbug calling; a great option for couples, siblings, and others who wish to stay connected.
For those who prefer simplified billing, there is the Jitterbug for a Year option. This plan gives the user free voicemail and talk time that is either pay-as-you-go at 35 cents per minutes or at a rate determined by the number of Add-on Minutes selected. Add-on Minutes are available for an entire 12 months and can be purchased for 100 minutes at 25 cents per minute, 500 at 20 cents per minute, or 1000 at 15 cents per minute. Add-on minutes are clearly a more economical route if a certain minimum of talk time will be used.
Clearly, the Jitterbug cell phone plans are far less complex than the average plan. They also offer a viable option for those who will use a phone on a more limited basis
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Where can I compare cell plans with parental controls?I want to find a site that compares or lists providers who have parental controls for cell phone plans without going through each individual provider's website. Going to each ind. website is difficult because I don't know what is out there.
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http://www.phonescoop.com has every cell phone from every wireless provider available. Hope this helps!
Here's a simple example. I'm going to ignore text messaging and mobile web prices because I don't know how complicated you want it to be.
I'm just going to assume there is a monthly charge (no matter how many minutes you use) and a charge per minute for the amount of minutes that you go over your allowed minutes.
Let's say plan A is 39.99/month for 500 minutes, and then it is $0.65 per minute after you use the 500 minutes.
Let's say plan B is $34.99/month for 450 minutes, and then it is $0.60 per minute after the 450 minutes.
Let x = number of minutes you use each month.
The cost of plan A would be
C = 39.99 if you use less than 500 minutes or
C = 39.99 + 0.65(x-500) if you use 500 minutes or more.
The cost of plan B would be
C = 34.99 if you use less than 450 minutes or
C = 34.99 + 0.60(x-450) if you use more than 450 minutes.
Right away you can see that Plan B is cheaper if you don't use more than 450 minutes.
You can find when the plans cost the same amount by setting the cost of each plan equal to each other.
39.99 + 0.65(x-500) = 34.99 +0.60(x-450)
Then solve for x.
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Try MyRatePlan. At the source link below, you can compare single, family and/or prepaid plans.
You generally won't find discount codes for rate plans, although some corporations have discounts with specific carrier(s). Usually these come in the form of a percentage (e.g., 15%) off your monthly bill.
Here are some things to consider that will make the process of comparing prepaid plans an easy one:
1. Price per minute – prepaid cell phones minutes cost between 10 cents and 60 cents. That's a huge range. With some prepaid providers you buy a bucket of minutes, and the more you buy at one time, the less per minute cost.
With others you put dollar amounts on your phone. With more money you add, your number of minutes per dollar will increase. Long story short, the more you spend, the cheaper each individual minute will be.
2. Expiring minutes -This is really important. Once your minutes expire, you will lose them. If you use your cell phone often, this probably won't be an issue.
But, if you are buying a phone for emergency purposes or to use infrequently, you might want to spend more per minute for a later expiration date. Some carriers also make you add a certain amount of minutes or money per month in order to keep your account active.
3. Daily Fees -Some carriers charge a fee for each day your phone is used. This can be as high as $1.00 a day, but will come with lower per minute fees.
If you use your phone infrequently this might be a good deal for you. If you use your phone for many days a month, you will be paying too much, especially if it's for short call.
4. Nights and weekends/ mobile to mobile -Some plans offer free nights and weekends and some offer free calls to others with the same carrier.
Again, you might want to pay more per minute if you will be able to take advantage of these features.
5. Roaming charges – Some carriers have roaming charges and other have none. It is important to find out if there will be times that you will be roaming.
If you will be roaming frequently, you will want to avoid a carrier that has roaming fees. Some are up to 70 cents per minute.
6. International calling -Some prepaid plans offer it and some do not. If you need international calling capabilities you will want to be sure that the carrier you select offers this service. Finding the best plan can be a daunting task.
Be sure to sit down and write what your needs will be before shopping. If you know what your needs are for the above topics, you will be able to make an educated comparison of prepaid plans.
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