What do to when you “can’t afford” a cell phone
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when you can’t afford a cell phone
So, what do you do when you can’t afford a cell phone? Any time I hear of someone not being able to afford basic items – food, clothing, and yes, cell phones- I will automatically do everything in my power to show how these items can be purchased for next to nothing.
Are cell phones really a necessity? I would say so because they provide a certain level of safety wherever you go. You don’t need a ton of talk time, but you should have this on hand for emergencies.
Here’s the cheapest way (that I’m aware of) to buy a cell phone
For everyone else: This is the best kept cellphone secret:
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- T-Mobile – most flexible option I’ve seen – Least amount you can pay: $9.99 phone + $3/month
10 cents per minute means only $6 for 1 hour of talk time or $12 for 2, etc. The best part is, you only pay for what you use – just keep track of your minutes in order to stay within your price point. If you’re keeping calls brief, only using your phone for emergencies, check-ins and calls pertaining to “should I pick this up at the supermarket” – this is a good option for you.
- Bestbuy.com and Best Buy stores have pre-paid phones as low as $9.99 (when on sale) for T-Mobile phones
- Some T-Mobile Stores may still carry the $9.99-$19.99 pre-paid phones
- Virgin Mobile – PayLo Least amount you can pay: $7.49 phone + $20/month. As low as $20/month for 400 minutes (.15 cents per text)
VirginMobile (PayLo) site– As low as $11.99 for a phone
VirginMobile(PayLo)via Best Buy as low as $7.49
