i really need a phone but i dont wanna spend all of my  money but i need the phone and my parents are broke lol..help...
201817
Maybe you could have a little raffle of something you don't want/need anymore, like snowboard, in-line skates-- something that another person would love to win.
284457
Check out these websites. I've bought phone cards from both of them, they were inexpensive and the quality was good. You have to do a little searching, but one or the other should have one.
301135
If you consistently use your mobile very, very occasionally, and only for domestic calls, then a pre-paid phone could be the lowest cost option.  \n\nOne thing to keep in mind is that with prepaid plans, you have to buy the phone, which even after rebates/incentives, can cost $75 or more for something other than a very, very basic model.\n\nAlso, if a person has lousy credit, a prepaid phone can be a good way to go (no credit check).\n\nContracts are not a rip off for everyone.  I have a monthly plan, I pay about $50 including all taxes.  I committed for one year intially, I am now month to month.  My mobile phone is my only phone, so I use it a fair bit, meaning that a monthly plan makes sense financially.  I got my phone for free when I signed up for the plan about two years ago now (and it is not the most basic model).
96097
On your phone try going to any given contact and you should have another thing that says like options or details, and once you click that you'll have an option to send text messages that is if it's on your plan, if you don't and you start texting people be warned of a dollar charge for each text you send and receive! Calling your provider should also help you as well if you don't mind waiting on hold for a spell.
5712
My mother has a boyfriend that I can't stand (he is pulling the - rushing to a widow's aid crap and taking all of her money)... I'll tell you know, he's not getting a thing for Christmas.  And if you feel like you have to get him something, then get a gift more for your mum and just say it's to them both.  Tell them you would have gotten more, but your penny pinching this year.  \n\nGood luck!
524151
You just need to talk to the phone company...there is a fee you will have to pay to use the service...be prepared, they can be expensive so shop around!!
63230
Just PROVE to her, and get your own money. Show her the money enough to buy the cell phone and pay for service for the next, say, 4 months. Explain to her that you need it for your own protection and not to take pictures of your friends and cha-cha about your latest crush. Good luck! ^^
417115
I have a lousy income too. Mother of 3, full time student. I will spend the 800 and then some probably. I have 4 birthdays in December also. Doesn't that suck.
218097
Yes, you can do that!  Contact your cell phone provider and they can tell you how to do if your not sure how!
131690
Are you crazy....you just got a new phone for free....put the old one aside and keep the new one...not a hard decision.....enjoy your new phone
632963
http://www.2thumbswap.com\n\nthe site has a lot of free things for cell phones.
372852
Just tell them the truth 'cause it's so much worse than to lie about it and get caught. \n\nIf my kid did this (for a second time) I wouldn't freak out...there's far and away more serious things for parents to freak out over. However, I would probably not purchase another phone but, instead, ask that my child pay for the next one by either working it off or getting a small job in order to purchase a new one. \n\nAccidents happen. I think if my kid had to purchase the next phone him/herself, they might keep track of it a little better.
319833
no i wouldnt accept it and yes he will think you want him back!\n\nhe is you ex, u dont have to spend a thing on him! if he wants a phone let him buy it himself!!!!\n\nbuy him a beer if u see him out (if he is old enough to drink)\n\nother than that, keep your money in your pocket!
530616
Why would you want a used phone..
349797
I would contact your local state authorities, there is usually a section where they just serve disabled people like your friend and tell them that this girl desperately needs help. I would like to know why tmoblie gave her a phone in the first place? She should have had to go through a credit check and everything. and I have never heard of a cell phone being $30,000! That's insane that tmobile let it go on that long before shutting it off! I would also call tmobile and tell them that this young lady is mentally retarded and in no way makes enough money to ever pay off this bill and you are unsure of how she got the phone in the first place. Also there are programs in every state that can help her out financially and allow her to still live on her own. There may even be a way for her to have someone to come in and check in on her everyday to make sure she is ok and everything is going well.
664167
first go and do something that you would really enjoy..   then you could find a needy family that is really trying to make it(parents work etc...)  but just can not seem to get ahead and help them out with the utilities, medical, food, or basic living expenses.  you do not necessarily have to give them the money you could pay for or buy the things that they need.
5995
You might try Consumer Cellular. It's $9.95 a month and the phone is free. It's perfect for people who seldom use their phone. \n\nhttp://www.consumercellular.com/