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Jump Mobile, the name for this prepaid wireless service, was probably meant to sound young and cool. Still, the service had a couple of cool features that appeals to even a fuddy duddy like me (and maybe you). 2012 Update:This service is no longer supported. Instead, their website now goes to the Jump Mobile page on Cricket's website. There they recommend that you try the Cricket Paygo plan, which is their prepaid cell phone service that is available from their retail stores. So the rest of this review is no longer current, but just a description of what this service used to offer.CoverageBut first you have to be in the Jump mobile coverage area. It is a fairly new service, so they still have limited coverage, meaning there are quite a few states where they don't have service. Even in the states in which they provide service, they offer it in only certain parts of the state. Still, if you luck out, there are some attractive features.RatesGet Free incoming calls, and free incoming and outgoing text messages as long as you're not roaming.Flat rateThere is a flat rate, 10 cents per minute, on outgoing calls from your calling area. Roaming charges are extra, and probably quite high, as smaller operators are unlikely to get particularly good rates from the other carriers when using their networks.You can buy minutes in increments of $10, $20, $30 and $50 with those funds expiring in 7, 15, 30, and 90 days, respectively. Thus if you buy the $50 worth of airtime which expires in 90 days, you’re looking at a cost of about $17 per month. Overall CostOne year's worth of airtime bought in $50 increments would cost roughly $204 for airtime. If you add in the cost of the phone ($70) you get a cost of $275 per year minimum.This could be a good deal if you plan on getting a lot of incoming calls. Phone or Phones?Yes, the heading was originally just singular. There is only one phone for sale online, the UTStarcom CDM7025 – a basic flip phone with voice-activated dialing but no camera. Costs $69.99However, when you look at the User Guides available, you can see that there is a greater selection of their phones at retail stores.
Retail LocationsJump Mobile phones are available at smaller retail chains (Dollar General, Family Dollar, etc.), Mom and Pop stores as well as pawn shops -- somewhat low-end.ConclusionIn the end, they seem to be a slightly more practical and sober carrier than some of the other youth-targeted companies. Jump Mobile’s parent company, Leap Wireless also owns Cricket.
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Jump Mobile no longer exists, try Cricket instead
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