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Family cell phone plans are growing in demand as we speak. The reason family plans were introduced was because of the increasing use of cell phones by teenagers and the added benefits they offer. To better improve cell phone usage and not have multiple phone bills to different users in the same family, there are definite advantages to joining a family plan.

Although, every cell phone service provider does not offer all of the following options, here are some of the advantages of using a family cell phone plan:

  • Pooled minutes (wasted minutes of one phone can be used on another phone, saving money and minutes)
  • Unlimited mobile-to-mobile minutes with people using the same cell phone provider
  • Special upgrades and deals only available to family plans
  • One simple bill for all family users
  • Provide more security among family members in emergencies

Another advantage of Family plans is for those concerned parents out there. Every parent wants to know if their kids are safe outside of school and where they are going. The use of a phone incase of emergencies will solve a lot of those conflicts and problems.

This plan is not only for family users, but also excellent for small businesses where minutes are used up in high volumes between co-workers. If you're one of these people, you can take advantage of the unlimited mobile-to-mobile minutes. For new business starters, this is not only reliable but another cost expense you can cut down on, by lowering phone bills among co-workers and even other businesses. Either way you see it, having one simple family plan instead of a few different ones will save you money in the long run.

Another added bonus of using cell phone family plans is when you need multiple phones, where each phone requires their own number. For an addition charge you could get connected with up to five phones. This is usually $10-$20 a month for each additional phone. In comparison to separate phone plans, if both members are frequent callers you will notice a big saving in your monthly bill. Purchasing a pooled family minute plan is not only efficient but also convenient.

Aside from this, each service providers' family plans has its own advantages due to their slight differences. For instance Cingular, is the only family plan cell phone service that offer rollover minutes (minutes not used in one month can be transferred to the next). Another example is Verizon offers free incoming calls on the primary line.

Some providers also offer different family plans for local, regional and national. As most providers are switching to a digital GSM network, the national plans offer the best value for most people.


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