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elleng

(137,654 posts)

2. If they've put you on their plan,

Reply to Paper Roses (Original post)

Thu Jun 13, 2013, 08:39 PM

Jun 2013

they should pay, imo. I don't mean to be mean, but given your circumstances, I'd raise this with your kids and/or Verizon. Maybe ask your kids to share the expense with you, and change the plan and your phone.

I ONLY have cell, FEW functions, and like it, but that's since we sold our house and everything in my life changed. I don't go anywhere without my phone.

I share a Verizon plan with my daughter, and pay $175/month for both of us together. This is voluntary, and I can afford it. With me only, I estimate I would pay about $105.

Best

edit: A friend suggests you and your kids look into Consumer Cellular, recommended among others by AARP.