to anyone still using Verizon for a land line (I'm in a line of biz that I have to have one), this may save you some $. I had the (euphemism alert) 'Freedom' plan, which was $50 for unlimited local and long distance. When I was restoring service at my cottage they told me of a deal for $24/ month includes unlimited local and long distance for as long as I keep the phone activated (which will probably only be until December, but I digress..). I asked them about my existing service, and they lowered that to $18/month for 2 years (I figure that within 2 years they'll have a better offer for me to stop me from fleeing to cell). Neither of these deals is a contract so you can drop it at any time. So on one phone I'll save about $32 a month, and on the other I'll save $20 but won't get charged for long distance. Not bad, in my opinion.

2na,
Great info, I was / am going to drop my land line
I will let you all know how I make out :uhuh:
right now I pay for 4 cell phones :wall:
VB

i was considering getting a magic JACK for 19.95 a year
since i'll have charter hi speed internet service.....

ANYONE have a magic jack @ S-B and care to comment?

We are looking for ways to SLASH away at our
budget... and might end the verizon cell contract in late may.

We can start a new contract any ole time as
things change.... or improve

i need more traveling money ( ie cash for gasoline)
for this years fishin season...:uhuh:

before it's freekin illegal to fish:confused:

Received my bill today and called the rep
they told me that they now offer a plan for 12.99 each month with a penny a min charge ? for both in coming and out going calls (No LD calling)
Or another plan for 20.00 per month . No fee(no LD calling)
I said thanks and hung up, got back to work and hit the internet , zippo listed as stated above. ?

The weird part is I also received a letter last week from them saying "thanks From Verizon" that they would change my Freedom plan from 50.00 per month to 30.00 ( I currently have phone and internet )

I may have to call them a few more times :)

huh...I called on Wednesday and got my parents phone changed, saved $20/month. Maybe it is because of the plan that you have?

i just signed up with verison. i have my old land line number, but on a cell phone. 39.99 a month with 400 min. free phone also. the only company i could find this with.