So the other day, Katie (the girl pup) and I walk down to the mailbox to get the mail (of course) and as I open the cell phone bill I am SHOCKED at the $240 extra charge. My mind starts to race and I’m trying to figure out what has just happened.
I discover the charges are from texting. This is not LOL funny.
After further research I discover it is from our oldest son’s phone. He is CA and has, it would seem, taken up a new hobby. Texting.
Let me just say, if there is a preteen / teenager in your house who has access to your cell phone, or who has his/her own cell phone and you don’t already have unlimited texting, it is well worth the $20.
When I told DH the story, I actually wasn’t too upset by then. I was happy our oldest, who tends to be somewhat of an introvert was making friends and happily texting them not knowing of the bill he was racking up.
After a call to Sprint/Nextel, they cut our bill in half and signed us up for the right plan.
All I can say now is……
SHWHUT (so happy we have unlimited texting!)
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LOL! I have done that too! Not too pretty when the bill comes in that is for sure! Glad you were able to get a break from the phone company! WHEW!
When I bought my first cell phone I chose the cheapest plan and ended up with a phone bill of about $450. I paid it in person, and the associate told (didn’t ask- told) me she was upgrading my plan by another $20 a month to save me that grief in the future. She was absolutely right.
Did you know that all the cell phone carriers give a 10% discount on your cell phone bill?!? All you have to do is call and ask them to do so.
That’s VERY good to know- thanks!
Just incase someone other than military see’s this, the 10% discount is for military active duty/dependents.
He was texting me.
Hillary! So glad we have unlimited texting now!
By the way….welcome to the family…and welcome to the blog!
Haha, we’re all glad he has unlimited texts now! I found your blog by accident.. its a small world.
Thanks! It took four years.. but I finally got him.