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Cell phone service while at bootcamp
Hi there. My son shipped off to Boot camp 10/7/13. Today I called AT&T to ask about his cell phone service while at boot camp. I was able to put his plan on "vacation" stance (up to 180 days) and his plan charge will be only $10/month. I can call back when I have graduation date and they will lift vacation stance and reinstate full service as of that date. This was a great option because using the military suspension option would forfeit any grandfathered rates. I hope this helps other moms wondering what to do about cell bills.
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Permalink Reply by Melinda on
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I was going to do the same thing when my daughter went to BC, but she wanted to see all of her messages and phones calls while she was gone. So I left hers on.
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Permalink Reply by JKRMommy on
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Verizon does it free of charge, it puts the plan on hold until reinstated :) I've done this several times!
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Permalink Reply by bizebt on
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We have Verizon as well and I did the same. She actually is planning to get a new phone when she gets to "A" School.
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Permalink Reply by racing girl on
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Sprint doesnt do that they just charge you latter so we preferred yo left it connect
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Permalink Reply by aVOL2 on
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the cell service is only 9.99 a month.. the internet is a bit more, but I opted to leave it alone as I wanted to be able to call and hear his voice and leave him voicemails. Although our AT & T rep told us putting it on military hold would not affect the account or his plan, so I really think it depends on who you talk to. I hate to call in and do things with them over the phone.
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Permalink Reply by PaulaKylesMom (JapanNavyMom) on
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Well I work for AT&T. Military hold would not affect the account or plan. But I think what Trevor's mom did is a reduced rate suspend. They are totally different. :) sometimes reps get messed up. Lol
If your kids end up with orders overseas you can do a military cancellation and hold the number for 39 months. No efts and you can activate if they come home to visit. That's what my sons is on as he is in Japan. -
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Permalink Reply by Kayla's mom on
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I tried and verizon wireless said i didn't have authority since it wasn't in my name and that i would need power of attorney and we didn't do that before she left..I was bummed
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