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i have been thinking about getting a cell phone. then a few minutes ago i got a offer in my email for a free phone, service through at&t (which i know is a lagitimate company), free activation, free charger, all that good stuff. so i have to give my social security # and some personal info, but not my credit card number. should i do it or not. im not really comfortable giving it on the internet, but it sounds like a good deal. would you do it?

No. There are LOTS of providers in my area. I suggest Verizon Wireless, Sprint PCS or US Cellular. We have Cingular here and its alright. GO to the store. Dont buy cell phones online. They always have promos for free phones-every singe cell phone company.

Hi Princess
I have att since 1989 and no complains,way back I had cheap phone analog connection was realy bad far as signal strength because when they went to digital .I endup buying Nookia and that solve the problem. I dont remember giving my social security # but that was long ago, yes I heard they have good deals lately in service.

MRB

I would do it, your single so the phone won't be used as a tracking devise. I, somehow, managed to break the battery in mine...

Originally posted by princess:
i have been thinking about getting a cell phone. then a few minutes ago i got a offer in my email for a free phone, service through at&t (which i know is a lagitimate company), free activation, free charger, all that good stuff. so i have to give my social security # and some personal info, but not my credit card number. should i do it or not. im not really comfortable giving it on the internet, but it sounds like a good deal. would you do it?

hell ya! I have a at&t ericsson mobile phone with 700 minutes anytime anywhere for $79.95 a month,almost don't need my two landlines.if you find a deal in your budget ,hell ya.,do it.especially you,could use that lifeline.

Originally posted by EvilAngel:
I would do it, your single so the phone won't be used as a tracking devise. I, somehow, managed to break the battery in mine...

dude i know all about that. had it done to me and i've done it to my ex. glad i dont have to deal with that **** anymore. being single does have its benefits!

I got SPrint PCS, 1500 minutes a month, all include long distance, and wireless web. for $34.95/month. not too bad, my total bill is $42.88, with the $5/month product protection, if I lose my cell phone or whatever, get's replaced for $30 bucks. Of course, I DID pay $229 for my phone, and use it maybe 50 minutes of my time a month....so it's not practical for me

Oh yea, so no I would not do it, research the phone, it's most likely a cheap ass Analog phone, instead of digital, but if it's ATT, I think all their cell phone are digital, so your probably gonna ge stuck with a lifetime contract, lol. Sprint PCS is no contract too. But compare the pro's and con's, I used to sell cell phones for a living, so I know a fair amount.

[ 04-27-2001: Message edited by: drdoug99 ]

being that your pregnant, I think it would be a good cause. You never know when you'll be caught in a situation. Get the SprintPCS tho, I have HorroriZon.. static from hell, dropped calls, straight out ghetto. btw , I know your refering to AT&T

In my area (Chicago) .PRIMECO is offering
UNLIMITED CALLING ANYTIMEE>. for only 49.99.
ofcourse with a contract.. their phone is like from 50 - 150 dollarss.
Id get that plan but im stuck with at&t contract until the end of the year.
also.
that UNLIMITED CALLING PLAN is only a limited offer.

Princess:
Do get a cell phone, they have some great plans.

DONT get one online. Too much fraud running amok, just goto a local provider and get yerself a deal

FYI-
The reason that they want your SS# is so they can run a credit check. It's probably stated somewhere on the site in small print. You must agree to a credit check before they can legally do one. (believe it or not, several credit checks in a short time period is an auto "red flag" for creditors)

Originally posted by TonyT:
FYI-
. (believe it or not, several credit checks in a short time period is an auto "red flag" for creditors)

That's absolutly true. Happened to me.. poor me lol

Originally posted by TonyT:
FYI-
The reason that they want your SS# is so they can run a credit check. It's probably stated somewhere on the site in small print. You must agree to a credit check before they can legally do one. (believe it or not, several credit checks in a short time period is an auto "red flag" for creditors)

i know. im a loan officer. i do peoples credit reports all day long, so i understand the do's and dont's when it comes to credit. but thanks for the info.

Verizon typically has the most towers, hence the best chances for the call to work.... anywhere in the US.....

Originally posted by Hell_Yes:
Verizon typically has the most towers, hence the best chances for the call to work.... anywhere in the US.....

If that's the case.. it must be my phone then.. cause the connection sucks some serious monkey nuts!

Originally posted by EvilAngel:
If that's the case.. it must be my phone then.. cause the connection sucks some serious monkey nuts!

How old is the phone?

Are there comical monkey nuts to be sucked?

shant,
david

This is what I did for my son. I got him a phone for aprox. $80 no monthly service charge.He buys 75 minutes for $25 is good for 3 months after 3 months he as to buy the minimum $25 for more 75 minutes he can roll over the minutes not used. This service is only good for low usage and is happy and I,m happy

MRB

The phone is close to a year old. Upgrade? hehe

Monkey nuts are everywhere man!

anyways go reply in my Cryonics thread... now! lol j/k