I broke down and did it

[figmo]

I have had a cell phone since 1987. I still have the original analog one that was bolted into my old car (it's bolted into the FIGMObile). As cellular networks change, I keep having to upgrade phones. (As my phone started shorting out, I also knew it was overdue for an upgrade.)

Yesterday I finally migrated from my AT&T plan to Cingular. Cingular bought out my old carrier over a year ago, but I've been dragging my heels. I also learned I needed to upgrade Warren's and my phones (I have us on a "family plan" because it saves me money for him to have a cell phone) to take advantage of the new GSM network.

It turned out the cheapest phone we could get that allowed me to "beam" phone numbers into it had a camera. Uck. Oh well. We got 'em. I even managed to talk the dealer into giving us the phones for free because they took so long to process me. They're Nokia 6120s, for those of you who care. The best part about the deal, though, is I'll save at least $10/month on the new plan. Officially it's $15/month cheaper, but Cingular charges for text messages while AT&T didn't.

Now I need to find time to read the manual and exercise all its features.

Comments

[otherdeb.livejournal.com]

Check with Cingular and see if you can get them to give you unlimited messages for a flat-rate, like T-Mobile does.

[figmo.livejournal.com]

For $9.99/month it turns out I can get some kind of media package that appears to include unlimited text messaging. It might be worth it.

You did it sooner than me

[lisa-marli.livejournal.com]

OK, I've been avoiding it too. Problem is, My Phone still works. It's only three years old, and is a very nice Nokia, that I like. *sigh*

Still, we are thinking of going to family plan and getting the Harolds phones. Not that they will use them much, but they will be useful at cons and trips, when we need to find each other. Phones have better ranges than "family" walkie talkies.

I send text message 1-2 times a year, so it isn't a problem. I do receive a lot of them though. Currently that is free.

Lisa

Re: You did it sooner than me

[figmo.livejournal.com]

I highly recommend getting a family plan.

Btw, didn't know you were on LJ! I have added you to my Friends list!

Re: You did it sooner than me

[lisa-marli.livejournal.com]

I just joined yesterday! Kevin and Andy said I needed to join - it's not like I don't have a ton of friends here BEG. So I finally kissed more time good bye while mucking on the internet... (I still need to work out smileys and things *sigh*)

My only complaint about Family Plan is I am currently paying 30 Bucks for more minutes than I will ever use and getting both Harolds on board will bring the monthly bill to $70 - OUCH! It's cheaper than 3 separate bills, but it is still sticker shock. We will be figuring out phones (trying to make sure they are all free) and then getting the system set up before we leave for Disneyland in later April. We figure we could use the phones at the Mouse House.

[filkferengi]

We just got a new cell phone. It's small, cute, & fliptop like an original Star Trek communicator. Best of all, it has a feature that lets you leave an "on vacation" message without destroying your original message. My husband found that invaluable during the latest spring training pilgrimage; maybe yours has something similar.

Yay for reading the manual! [in or out of editrix-mode?]