How to Choose A Prepaid Cell Phone Plan for Your Teen
If you have a teenager with a cell phone, you have probably received a bill or many of them, with over limit charges. One way to limit your child's time on the cell phone, and reduce your bill, is to use a pre paid cell phone plan. Learn how to choose a pre paid cell phone for your teen and save money each month.
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If your teen is accustomed to an unlimited plan and is not able to control his or her usage, explain why you are moving to a pre paid plan. Teens need to understand that parents are not ATM machines and we have to set limits.
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Decide what your budget is. Some pre paid plans start as low as $10 a month. If your teen has a job, decide how much of the bill he or she will pay. Your teen should pay for at least a portion of his cell phone usage. A cell phone is a frill, not a necessity in life.
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Decide how many minutes are required on a weekly basis. Determine if you want texting on the phone and how much.
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All of the major cell phone carriers offer some sort of pay as you go or pre paid plan. AT&T has the Go Phone, Verizon has phone cards that can be reloaded, and Sprint has a pre paid plan. Metro PCS has a reloadable card plan and only serves certain cities and uses phones that are a generation behind, but their pricing is very reasonable.
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Tips & Warnings
Do your research to find a pre paid cell phone plan that works for your budget and your family's needs. Take your time.
Resources
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