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Jump Mobile, the name for this prepaid wireless service, is probably meant to sound young and cool. Not that such a name helped Amp'd Mobile. Still, the service has a couple of cool features that appeals to even a fuddy duddy like me (and maybe you).
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.RatesAttractive features #1 & #2: 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. You can buy airtime online via their affiliated website: http://www.prepaidwireless.com/products/airtime/refill_details.cfm?type_id=75 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, has already filed for bankruptcy once, so maybe they've learnt their lesson.If you're in their coverage area, you might want to give them a shot. Need to look for another option? You can check out some . . .
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