Teenagers and Their Phones

So first and foremost I'm insanely responsible for my own opinion as noted below.

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Boost Mobile. All opinions are 100% mine.Now to get to the good parts of this post, okay so maybe it's all good.

I have teenagers who love to text, share photos and talk on the phone. Not uncommon for a teen of course. But, when it comes to cell phones and trying to keep up with a teenager, it can get downright and insanely expensive. I'm just glad I have a little help with a few family members and I have choices like Boost Mobile and their Re-Boost method for keeping technology from really becoming insane.

So far, after looking at Boost Mobile's Reboost method, I've learned that adding funds to your account can be downright simplified. You can use a credit or debit card when paying online, in person or by phone and payments can be setup so they come out of your account automatically. And just a quick note: One of the things my own cell phone plan doesn't allow is for you to pay in person.

What I can compare my own phone with and Boost Mobile's phones with is their ease of being able to get online to update Facebook and Twitter. However, in order for me to connect to Twitter on my own phone I have to go to Twitter's website to set it up and they only offer tweets sent to my text inbox, whereas Boost Mobile's allows you to automatically tweet from their phones.

And it's really important for me to be able to tweet since I use it as a business and a way to receive extra income in my life. So it is a bit frustrating with my own phone not to be able to do that.

I also use Facebook to keep in touch with friends and family and update them with what's new in my life. Boost Mobile offers Facebook users unlimited connecting to the application for one monthly fee.

Now currently I have a Samsung phone and to be honest, I'm not impressed with it. I would much rather my kids not get one because the signal drops way to easily in my neighborhood and the touch screen is a really pain. So, I'm glad to see that Boost Mobile offers the popular Blackberry phone as well as I1 phone. You can easily pay for the phone by credit card or debit card and I see there is a pay as you go plan, which could be perfect for teens.

Want more information about Boost Mobile's activation process, replenishment options, phone features or options to sign up for additional accessories and extra goodies? My advice is that you click on the button below and visit their site to see what they have to offer. And if you decide to go with Boost Mobile, I would love to know your own opinion on what you think of their phones and plans.

ATT Wireless In Need of a Makeover

About 4 months ago my cell phone provider went from Cingular wireless to ATT wireless. Since then, they've given me nothing but trouble. In those past four months I have had to call ATT wireless on a monthly basis due to one problem after another. The first problem I had was they kept changing my rate. I had two phones with a family plan, but since I only needed one phone, I dropped ATT's family rate plan to a single rate plan. The next month, my rate went back up to the family rate plan. I would call, have them change the rate back to single, and the next month it would be back to the family rate plan again!

Finally after about 3 months someone with brains, fixed the problem. After that, I had no more problems. But then, last month I noticed my ATT wireless contract had been changed to 2009 instead of 2008. I had wanted to update my phone in April since the contract was suppose to end then.

So, I called ATT wireless once again, only to be informed that someone in their company had set up a new phone and account without my knowledge, just to gain commission. After about 2 hours of waiting and getting the mess straightened out over the phone, ATT wireless changed my contract back to 2008. Unfortunately, due to all of the screw ups, in order to update my phone I will have to call ATT wireless to upgrade my phone instead of ordering online. I am told I can also order at a local store, but that store will have to call ATT to verify that my contract does indeed end this month and I can upgrade my phone. What a hassle!!!!

Not only that, but they've just raised their text message rates twice in less than a year!!!

I must say, I'm very disappointed in ATT wireless at the moment and wouldn't recommend them to friends or family. The only reason I still have an account with them is because my husband is a customer and since ATT wireless doesn't charge to call other customers, it's a nice convenience for the both of us. I am planning however to drop their text messaging service, since it's about $1 to send a receive a text message. Too expensive for my taste!!!

All I can say is, ATT wireless is definitely in need of a makeover!!!!