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Archive Home > 2010 > January > 19 > Prepaid phone plans catching on among cautious consumers

Prepaid phone plans catching on among cautious consumers

By Arlene Satchell / The Bulletin
January 19, 2010

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The weak economy is driving thrifty consumers to prepaid wireless companies as they search for cheaper ways to stay connected on the go.

Prepaid phone plans that average $25 to $50 a month, compared with $50 to $100 or more for monthly contract service, are gaining in....

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