Subj : Re: Library access
To   : Bob Worm #81
From : Weatherman
Date : Sat Mar 23 2024 01:17 pm


BW> When it settled down most pay-as-you-go plans were 1p a text, 3-10p/min
BW> voice, but then they suddenly all shot up in price, presumably trying to
BW> get everyone onto monthly plans.
BW> 
BW> How does / did it typically work over there?

When cell phones first came out, I remember the rates being at least .25 per 
minute.  At that time, text wasn't even an option.  We still have 
beeper/pagers.  I only had a cell phone for work and they paid the bill. 
Otherwise, I would have never had one.  That is still the case today, actually.

Around here you can get unlimited cell phone plans for around $25-$50/month. 
That is unlimited calls/text/data.  Some carriers still have plans you have to 
buy data, but more are shifting away from that.

I have never paid for my cell phone, so when I retire I'll probably get some 
cheap plan since I use my phone more as a tool vs way to communicate.  I never 
call/talk to people on the cell in public.  I can't stand being that 
accessable.

- Mark

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