2006-12-08 07:36:46 · 6 answers · asked by scottf921 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Credit
you can call them and have your phone put on vacation settings...there's still a little fee for this, but you can keep the same number....we've done it a few times.......
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2006-12-08 07:40:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can place the account on hold but that usually has so many fees attached that it's not worth it; it will end up costing you more in the long run. If you're simply concerned about having the payments made in your absence, you can set up automatic payments from a checking account or credit card on their web site. If you are willing to stick with them as your provider for a while, your best bet would be switching to the cheapest plan available (talk to their call-in customer service and explain the situation, you basically want one that costs very little per month but has a high per-minute charge; you won;t be using it anyway so you can't run up the minutes) before you leave, then switching back when you return. That way the bills are low in your absence but you don't have to pay any of the termination fees, hold fees, etc.
2006-12-08 15:41:47 · answer #2 · answered by dcgirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure how cingular works but with verizon I can suspend my liine w/o pay for 90 days but it does extend the contract for the period of time it is suspended for. call cingular and ask them what you can do.
2006-12-08 16:16:20 · answer #3 · answered by Miss E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doubtful, but you should call them directly to find out. Most likely, assuming you're still under some type of contract, you'll have to do the math and see if it's cheaper to just cut your plan to their absolute lowest one possible, or break the contract.
If no contract is in place anymore, just shut it down and start over when you get back. Unless you're hoping to keep your same number when you return...
2006-12-08 15:39:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bet you can...but your contract will be deferred for the months you place it on hold. I did the same thing for Directv in case anyone was wondering about that.
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2006-12-08 15:46:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you contact them and ask them? I'm guessing they won't, but it cannot hurt to ask.
2006-12-08 15:51:54 · answer #6 · answered by ZCT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋