A few months ago I switched my phone service to Project Fi and my wife’s to Republic Wireless. We simply couldn’t get good cell service in our area unless it’s using Sprint towers. Luckily both Project Fi and Republic Wireless use Sprint. So far, we’ve been very happy with Republic Wireless’s ability to use WiFi and…
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No Cricket’s chirping here
It drives my wife crazy when I change things up on her, but when I find a good deal, it’s hard to pass up. We’ve tried several cell phone services in the past including Ting, Sprint, and Republic Wireless. Each of them have their pros and cons. However, the best compromise between price and service that I’ve found is Cricket. Cricket…
Ting Cell Phone Bill – February 2015
Below you’ll find our cell phone usage for the month of February and what we paid for the service. Our bill is a bit more than last month for two reasons. We used a bit more data which bumped us into the next tier. I was also testing GSM service through Ting which meant we had…
Ting Cell Phone Bill – January 2015
Starting this month, I’m going to try something new. I started to think that it’s one thing for me to post out here ways of saving money, but it’s another thing to show what we’re paying in these true life scenarios. Below you’ll find our cell phone usage for the month of January and what…
Ting to offer GSM service (on T-Mobile?)
You’re probably wondering, “what does that mean?” and “why should I care?” Both are good questions. First, GSM is a cellular technology used for making calls on your mobile device. Ting currently offers CDMA service on the Sprint network. Verizon also uses CDMA. AT&T and T-Mobile both offer service on a GSM network. There are…
Math is hard… business math is harder
I did great in math. I honestly don’t remember much past algebra and geometry, but you could say I nailed it at the time. There is one type of math that I still can’t figure out though… business math. This is the type of math that a business does before they make a sweeping decision,…
“Hidden” discount for credit union members using Sprint
Are you tired of the $36 activation or upgrade fees from Sprint when you start a new line or upgrade your phone on an existing line? Looking to get a bit more of a discount on the “extras” you pay for such as increased data? If you’re a member of a credit union, then you…
Quick Savings Tip for Verizon Smartphone Users
If you’re a Verizon Wireless user, then you probably already know that you’re likely paying more than you would with any other cell phone company. That’s why I’ve recommended checking out Ting and Republic Wireless in the past. Recently though, Verizon has made a few steps to give their customers a bit of a break. Along with…
Republic Wireless – The future of mobile phones?
I had stumbled across Republic Wireless a couple years ago. I have to admit that their service was tempting. I mean, how can anyone resist $19/month for unlimited cell phone service with a smartphone. However, at the time, I just couldn’t make the jump to something that was still “beta”. Besides, things that I had…
Replacing a “Poopy” Phone
You’re busy, and multitasking is a way of life. There are some places where multitasking should never really take place. Some of those places are obvious to most people, and some of them fall into a gray area for others. One of those gray areas is the bathroom. I know of two people personally who…