The Lifesaver I Never Thought I'd Use
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (189820)
Boise, Idaho
November 24, 2024 6:37pm CST
Five years ago I wouldn't have thought I would ever get a cell phone. I was stuck in my landline ways. Always the traditionalist, change scares the bejesus out of me. But, I was watching HSN one night and the host was discussing Tracfone and their deals on cell phones. The deal was just too good to pass up. I called in and asked some questions. They were so nice and gave me all the information I needed. So, I made the decision and bought our first pair of cell phones. The first ones were Motorola and they were great. You really can't beat full coverage with all the bells and whistles. No monthly payments. And HSN added some programs for 3 months or other things that were fun to check out.
I have now had cell phone usage for about 3-4 years now. I've gotten Samsung the last couple of times. But I have full data, phone, and text for $100 a year and it is great service. My grandson hooked it all up and I don't even have to talk to CS. I am basically paying about $8.33 a month.
The one great feature(out of many) is the alarm. My memory was never the greatest and it isn't getting any better with age. I can set alarms for anything I need to remember. It is great! Just one of many of the perks of having a cell phone. Not bad, huh?
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@wolfgirl569 (135664)
• Marion, Ohio
25 Nov 24
Are you still with TracFone? I am starting to research different ones
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@thislittlepennyearns (68246)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
25 Nov 24
Straight Talk is a little better than TracFone, better service than Verizon, ATT and Tmobile and fairly cheap.
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@wolfgirl569 (135664)
• Marion, Ohio
25 Nov 24
@thislittlepennyearns We need ones that work in Verizon areas. ATT service isn't good here. I have thought about consumer cellular but they don't have hotspot allowed.
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@thislittlepennyearns (68246)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
25 Nov 24
@wolfgirl569 straight talk works off Verizon towers in places and hotspot is included.
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@BarBaraPrz (51812)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
25 Nov 24
I finally got a cell phone for my 70th birthday (or was it 71st?). It's just a basic flip phone, no data. It's all I need as no one calls me anyway, just Juanita, and I have a camera to take photos and my laptop to get on the 'net.
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@celticeagle (189820)
• Boise, Idaho
26 Nov 24
So it works fine for you. That's great!
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@celticeagle (189820)
• Boise, Idaho
25 Nov 24
They are so convenient. I don't know what I did before I had one. Just like with my laptop.

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@LindaOHio (222280)
• United States
27 Nov 24
HSN and QVC sometimes have great deals on phones and computers -- lots of extras. Have a good Thanksgiving.
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@celticeagle (189820)
• Boise, Idaho
28 Nov 24
That is where I shop for those two you mentioned and lots more. I like being able to make payments if I need to.
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@thislittlepennyearns (68246)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
25 Nov 24
Traditionalist is just the nice way to say stuck in your ways.
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@celticeagle (189820)
• Boise, Idaho
26 Nov 24
I never did either. I hate change.
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