In article >,
George > wrote:

> On a prepay it is prorated as a part of the per minute charge. On post
> pay there is an extra monthly fee.

No monthly fee for Tracfone.

Every time card I purchase, no matter what the time allowance, it
extends the service by 90 days.

The phone keeps track of the time left on the main screen, along with
the current paid minutes bank.

At the moment, my phone expires 06-28-2009. I originally bought the
phone back in May and with the minutes I use, it's running me under
$20.00 per month over and above the original purchase.

But I don't glue my ear to a cellphone all day like some people do. ;-)

Original investment was $130.00 and if you watch the promos, you can pay
around 10 cents per minute for actual air time.

I'm really sold on pre-paid phones. For those with irresponsible
teenagers, that might be the answer instead of monthly contracts. If
each kid is allowed one $20.00 card per month to use at their
descretion, it might teach them some responsibility.

If they want more time, they can purchase it themselves.

Most convenience stores, many grocery stores and Wal-marts carry
tracfone cards.
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