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STUDENTS -
CELL PHONES
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Interested in learning more? Here are some links and literature for you to peruse: |
ONLINE RESOURCES
DeadCellZones.com is a leading research community dedicated to identifying specific geographic areas within metro areas of the United States where cellular telephone calls are frequently dropped or where cellular service is not available. DeadCellZones.com provides an open communication platform for consumers to easily report the information that is needed to identify specific geographic areas that consistently experience poor cellular coverage.
Stop Adding to My Bill &
On a national basis taxes, fees, and surcharges you pay on your wireless bill are almost twice as high as those you pay when buying taxable items at your local hardware store. The average monthly wireless bill has decreased 37% over the past decade, but 19 states now impose double-digit taxation on wireless service and the trend is increasing. You can do something about the unfair tax burden states are putting on wireless service. Explore this website to learn about the tax situation in your state and what you can do to let your legislator know how you feel about it.
(Telephone) 1-888-225-5322
Hello Direct
An online reference library that offers reviews of various service providers and explanations of important lingo and recent innovations in telecommunications.
LetsTalk.com
This retail, cell-phone website allows users to easily compare cell phones and service plans. The website uses a filtering system by asking a series of questions that either eliminates or adds alternatives. The display results show all the phones and plans that meet the imputed criteria in an easy-to-compare list.
LowerMyBills.com
Just punch in your area code and the first three digits of your phone number and this site pulls up easy-to-read comparisons of plans for all kinds of telecom services available in your area. Be careful, though, it may not include all the services in any given area, so you still may be able to find better deals.
Carriers
1-800-255-8531
1-800-639-8359
1-800-899-7780
1-800-480-4727
1-800-937-8997
Coverage by address. Before you buy a plan, check coverage where you live, work, and play. By far, the most detailed coverage map of all the carriers.
1-888-944-9400
1-866-256-4646
NATIONAL DO NOT CALL REGISTRY
Go to www.donotcall.gov
Call 1-800-382-1222 from the telephone number you want to register.
Once you register, you are on the Do Not Call list forever. The National Do Not Call Registry does not limit calls by political organizations, charities, or telephone surveyors.
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