2008 Woodie Awards
Please...don't call before 7 p.m.
Amanda Delaney
Issue date: 3/31/05 Section: Feature
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You swear you've been watching your minutes and making sure you're not roaming. You're trying to cut back on text messages during class time and trying not to make too many phone calls before 7 p.m., but it seems like every month your cell phone bill is outrageously expensive and you just want to get out from under it all.
Cell phones have quickly changed from a luxury to a necessity. "Many college students don't even have land lines anymore, they are only using their cell phones," said Anne Robillard,Retail sales manager for Verizon Wireless, "so it is important that they take that into consideration when deciding on how many minutes to get for their plans." Going over in cell phone minutes is usually what puts people over the limit when reviewing their cell phone bills each month. "It's better to spend an extra $5 each month to get extra minutes than to have all the charges that go along with overusing your minutes," said Corey Goldsmith, wireless sales consultant for Next Generation Wireless. Goldsmith said the most important thing to keep in mind when shopping for the right cell phone plan is coverage and minutes, because those are the two things cell phone companies can really stick you for. There are always promotional plans advertised by cell phone companies but even though it may be an inexpensive plan, it's important to make sure it will work for you.
College students are constantly on the go, so coverage is important. "I'm from a small town so when I look at cell phone companies I need to make sure they not only have coverage here in Cedar Rapids, but also in my hometown, said Graham McCaleb, second year student at Kirkwood. "I don't want to be worrying about roaming and racking up charges when I'm home for the weekend."
The best advice is to shop around. Just because one company has a great phone you could get for free, you may only be getting limited minutes, and chances are there's something better out there for you. Everyone is looking for something different and more often than not cell phone companies will work with you to find just the right phone and plan to fit you, your lifestyle and your wallet.
Cell phones have quickly changed from a luxury to a necessity. "Many college students don't even have land lines anymore, they are only using their cell phones," said Anne Robillard,Retail sales manager for Verizon Wireless, "so it is important that they take that into consideration when deciding on how many minutes to get for their plans." Going over in cell phone minutes is usually what puts people over the limit when reviewing their cell phone bills each month. "It's better to spend an extra $5 each month to get extra minutes than to have all the charges that go along with overusing your minutes," said Corey Goldsmith, wireless sales consultant for Next Generation Wireless. Goldsmith said the most important thing to keep in mind when shopping for the right cell phone plan is coverage and minutes, because those are the two things cell phone companies can really stick you for. There are always promotional plans advertised by cell phone companies but even though it may be an inexpensive plan, it's important to make sure it will work for you.
College students are constantly on the go, so coverage is important. "I'm from a small town so when I look at cell phone companies I need to make sure they not only have coverage here in Cedar Rapids, but also in my hometown, said Graham McCaleb, second year student at Kirkwood. "I don't want to be worrying about roaming and racking up charges when I'm home for the weekend."
The best advice is to shop around. Just because one company has a great phone you could get for free, you may only be getting limited minutes, and chances are there's something better out there for you. Everyone is looking for something different and more often than not cell phone companies will work with you to find just the right phone and plan to fit you, your lifestyle and your wallet.