ok..so my dad doesnt want me to get a new fone..why???

Question

the thing is that,he said he doesnt want to pay for everything and pay for my fone and my brother's fone too since HE claims its too expensive..ok fine,so my brother started working a week ago and hes 17,i'll be starting in less than 2weeks propably and we can both get fones but there must be a credit check and my dad doesnt want to do it even though WE will pay for it by giving it to him which is a fair deal,so me and my brother are both 11th graders and we still dont have fones,should i get virgin mobile, a camera one too and it doesnt require age right?and wouldnt be a waste since im going to turn 18 in 3 years.im thinking of keeping the virgin mobile until im 18,what do you guys think? thanx!

i meant would it be a waste getting the virgin mobile and then getting a plan soo.im 15 btw..lol

Answer 1

you want one THAT bad then get a prepaid. then whenever you hit 18, pawn that one off and get a regular plan phone. check wirefly.com since their deals are pretty good.

Answer 2

You just answered your own question... you're 15. No offense, darling, but you're young and probably irresponsible. If he gets you a cell phone ("contract") right off of the bat, you're going to be like a kid in a candy store. He doesn't want to pay extra for text messaging, internet usage, and you will probably want to download every screen saver and ringer under the sun. You have to SHOW responsibility in order to get benefits such as a contract phone. I definately understand your dad's reservations. It probably happened with him and one of your siblings before hand, so he's being cautious.

As for "prepaid," it's not as bad of a deal as you think it is... I would go with Cingular's GoPhone, it's not like Vigrin Mobile where you pay a flat rate. You reap the benefits of regular "contract" cell phones: you can add internet, text messaging, and get real minutes with nights and weekend minutes. The phones cost a little more upfront, but it will give your dad the peace of mind that you're not racking up a huge bill. If you run out of minutes before the end of the month, you will still have your night and weekend minutes. You won't be able to access the internet or text messages unless you have the funds to do so on your account (which may suck for you, but not for Dad's wallet). It's pretty much the best of both worlds. I would run that by him and see if he'd give that a shot.

Good luck!

Answer 3

You don't need one. Grow up and stop being a selfish spoilt brat.

Getting a phone contract off your dad's name and credit is NOT fair. He would then be LIABLE for your expenses. Period. Sure, you say you'll pay him.. maybe you will, maybe you won't. If there are overages or phone loss, you might not be able to afford it. Cancel it? He's stuck with the bill.

Ask him if you can get a prepaid phone.. and realize how much of a brat you've been towards him.

Answer 4

I have a 5 yr old girl. As soon as she is old enough I am going to get her a cell phone. I want her to have one so I can talk to her whenever I want or if she needs me. I do not know what your fathers financial situation is so I do not know if money is an issue. Money is not an issue with me but here is what I do know. Give you Dad lots of hugs and tell him you love him every day and believe me you will get your way more often. Good Luck

Answer 5

I personally think anyone still in school up to high school shouldnt have cell phones. Having a cell phone isnt cheap and kids abuse them so if someone else is having to pay for it, then its definitely not fair for them. Kids have no reason to have cell phones. Besides you can do everything pretty much with a landline. Having a cell phone only get kids into trouble.

Answer 6

get a prepaid phone