Re: [CGUYS] Cell phone [was: Signs of the arrival of FIOS]

2008-04-20 Thread b_s-wilk
No. Don't replace the 6010. It's the best basic phone you'll find. It's almost indestructible--except when you drop it into a Big Gulp like Cavan did. It has very good reception, is very reliable. The only thing missing is speaker-phone feature, but the headphone is also very good. The only

Re: [CGUYS] Cell phone [was: Signs of the arrival of FIOS]

2008-04-19 Thread Tom Piwowar
I use the T-Mobile plan. While the T-Mobile 1000 minute card expires in 365 days the unused minutes roll over when you buy another 1000 minute card before it expires. The 1000 minute card costs $100. Plus after you buy your first $100 you get golden rewards extra minutes added to the 1000

Re: [CGUYS] Cell phone [was: Signs of the arrival of FIOS]

2008-04-18 Thread Tom Piwowar
They're owned by Tracfone, and yes, they're still around. Phone/plan choice depends on how much you will use the phone. Net10 is 10 cents a minute, so is T-Mobile. Net10 and Tracfone minutes expire after 60-90 days; T-Mobile 1000 minute card expires in 365 days. There's lots of prepaid

Re: [CGUYS] Cell phone [was: Signs of the arrival of FIOS]

2008-04-17 Thread Rev. Stewart Marshall
There used to be NET10 phones not sure if they are still around. Stewart At 08:54 AM 4/17/2008, you wrote: Cell phone doesn't have to be large, just simple to use and easy to read. My dad got his first cell phone a couple of years ago. He's 88, but he's also an engineer. He went to K-Mart

Re: [CGUYS] Cell phone [was: Signs of the arrival of FIOS]

2008-04-17 Thread b_s-wilk
Rev. Stewart Marshall [EMAIL PROTECTED] escribió: There used to be NET10 phones not sure if they are still around. They're owned by Tracfone, and yes, they're still around. Phone/plan choice depends on how much you will use the phone. Net10 is 10 cents a minute, so is T-Mobile. Net10 and

Re: [CGUYS] Cell phone [was: Signs of the arrival of FIOS]

2008-04-17 Thread Rev. Stewart Marshall
At one time you could buy a $100 card or similar with Tracfone and get a years activation. Stewart At 11:57 PM 4/17/2008, you wrote: Rev. Stewart Marshall [EMAIL PROTECTED] escribió: There used to be NET10 phones not sure if they are still around. They're owned by Tracfone, and yes,