Any good cell phone family plans out there?

[RecklaZ]

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[Jeraden]

I use T-Mobile's, I think its the most economical. $50 for 2 lines of service (400 shared minutes). $10 for each additional phone. I think it was $80 for 2 lines of service w/ 800 shared minutes. But 400 is fine for me. Mobile-to-Mobile minutes are free (meaning no minutes are deducted if you call any other T-Mobile cell phone), and free nights and weekends.

 

[Ogg]

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[BornStar]

Originally posted by: Jeraden
I use T-Mobile's, I think its the most economical. $50 for 2 lines of service (400 shared minutes). $10 for each additional phone. I think it was $80 for 2 lines of service w/ 800 shared minutes. But 400 is fine for me. Mobile-to-Mobile minutes are free (meaning no minutes are deducted if you call any other T-Mobile cell phone), and free nights and weekends.

You get free nights? I only get free weekends. I didn't get free nights with either the $80 or the $50 plan. (I second T-Mobile.)

 

[Jeraden]

When I login to the tmobile website, this is what it lists as my plan details:

Plan name FamTime Unl Nts 400
Plan Price $49.99
Whenever minutes (per month) 400
Weekend minutes (per month) Unlimited
Weeknight minutes (per month) Unlimited
Mobile to mobile minutes (per month) Unlimited
Additional minutes (per month) $0.40

Actually, I'm not sure how I got onto the FamTime Unl Nts 400 plan. When I go to the website, the Family Time Basic plan doesn't include weeknights. I got my 2 phones through Amazon where you have to sign up for an individual plan for each phone (for rebates) then call up to combine them later. I called up and just said I wanted to combine my 2 lines into the Family Time Basic plan. I guess I got lucky and the CSR gave me the version with unlimited nights. Cool!

 

[BigSmooth]

Originally posted by: Jeraden
When I login to the tmobile website, this is what it lists as my plan details:

Plan name FamTime Unl Nts 400
Plan Price $49.99
Whenever minutes (per month) 400
Weekend minutes (per month) Unlimited
Weeknight minutes (per month) Unlimited
Mobile to mobile minutes (per month) Unlimited
Additional minutes (per month) $0.40

Actually, I'm not sure how I got onto the FamTime Unl Nts 400 plan. When I go to the website, the Family Time Basic plan doesn't include weeknights. I got my 2 phones through Amazon where you have to sign up for an individual plan for each phone (for rebates) then call up to combine them later. I called up and just said I wanted to combine my 2 lines into the Family Time Basic plan. I guess I got lucky and the CSR gave me the version with unlimited nights. Cool!

The same thing happened to me. The family plan that includes free nights is technically a "promotional" plan. When I called T-Mo after receiving my phones from Amazon they had to re-read me new contract terms because you're essentially starting a new 1-year contract to get the free nights. Of course, I was only 1 day into the two separate contracts Amazon had started for me.

BTW, the T-Mobile CSRs were exceptionally friendly and helpful. The new phones I got (Motorola V300s) are really sweet.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: BigSmooth

Originally posted by: Jeraden
When I login to the tmobile website, this is what it lists as my plan details:

Plan name FamTime Unl Nts 400
Plan Price $49.99
Whenever minutes (per month) 400
Weekend minutes (per month) Unlimited
Weeknight minutes (per month) Unlimited
Mobile to mobile minutes (per month) Unlimited
Additional minutes (per month) $0.40

Actually, I'm not sure how I got onto the FamTime Unl Nts 400 plan. When I go to the website, the Family Time Basic plan doesn't include weeknights. I got my 2 phones through Amazon where you have to sign up for an individual plan for each phone (for rebates) then call up to combine them later. I called up and just said I wanted to combine my 2 lines into the Family Time Basic plan. I guess I got lucky and the CSR gave me the version with unlimited nights. Cool!

The same thing happened to me. The family plan that includes free nights is technically a "promotional" plan. When I called T-Mo after receiving my phones from Amazon they had to re-read me new contract terms because you're essentially starting a new 1-year contract to get the free nights. Of course, I was only 1 day into the two separate contracts Amazon had started for me.

BTW, the T-Mobile CSRs were exceptionally friendly and helpful. The new phones I got (Motorola V300s) are really sweet.

My sister just received her Samsung E105, nice phone but ouch $149.95 (via upgrade service) ... think I'll hang on to my boring but small and easy to use Nokia 3390.

 

[MustangSVT]

Originally posted by: BigSmooth

Originally posted by: Jeraden
When I login to the tmobile website, this is what it lists as my plan details:

Plan name FamTime Unl Nts 400
Plan Price $49.99
Whenever minutes (per month) 400
Weekend minutes (per month) Unlimited
Weeknight minutes (per month) Unlimited
Mobile to mobile minutes (per month) Unlimited
Additional minutes (per month) $0.40

Actually, I'm not sure how I got onto the FamTime Unl Nts 400 plan. When I go to the website, the Family Time Basic plan doesn't include weeknights. I got my 2 phones through Amazon where you have to sign up for an individual plan for each phone (for rebates) then call up to combine them later. I called up and just said I wanted to combine my 2 lines into the Family Time Basic plan. I guess I got lucky and the CSR gave me the version with unlimited nights. Cool!

The same thing happened to me. The family plan that includes free nights is technically a "promotional" plan. When I called T-Mo after receiving my phones from Amazon they had to re-read me new contract terms because you're essentially starting a new 1-year contract to get the free nights. Of course, I was only 1 day into the two separate contracts Amazon had started for me.

BTW, the T-Mobile CSRs were exceptionally friendly and helpful. The new phones I got (Motorola V300s) are really sweet.

Ok, here's the deal . I want to get T-mobile family plan for total of 3 phones.

I currently have T-mobile 300 min plan with a phone and the contract ends next month.

I checked out Amazon prices and their prices on phones were best but they didnt have any family plans listed..

So, If I purchase 2 phones from them with basic plans, can I call T-mobile service rep after I get them and combine them to get family plan for all 3 phones?

i think i might have to goto a T-mobile booth sometime and figure this out

 

[RossMAN]

MustangSVT,

That's what BigSmooth did, signed up for the 600 minute plan for 2 cell phones.

After receiving the cell phones he called T-Mobile and switched to their Family Time Plan.

PM BigSmooth for more details.

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: Jeraden
When I login to the tmobile website, this is what it lists as my plan details:

Plan name FamTime Unl Nts 400
Plan Price $49.99
Whenever minutes (per month) 400
Weekend minutes (per month) Unlimited
Weeknight minutes (per month) Unlimited
Mobile to mobile minutes (per month) Unlimited
Additional minutes (per month) $0.40

Actually, I'm not sure how I got onto the FamTime Unl Nts 400 plan. When I go to the website, the Family Time Basic plan doesn't include weeknights. I got my 2 phones through Amazon where you have to sign up for an individual plan for each phone (for rebates) then call up to combine them later. I called up and just said I wanted to combine my 2 lines into the Family Time Basic plan. I guess I got lucky and the CSR gave me the version with unlimited nights. Cool!

It does include unlimited nights and weekend
I'm on the family plan with 3 phones on it under my name
It saves my family so much money since my parents basically use it to call in case of emergencies or to reach family members, they basically use no Anytime minutes.
Most of the people I call have t-mobile so no minutes get deducted and I basically have like 100-150 anytime minutes left over every month

i'm on the 49.99 for 400 anytime, unlmited mobile to mobile, unlimited nights and weekend. with $10 dollar additional phone