About Cell Phone Family Plans

What are "cell phone family plans"? They are often referred to as family plans because they allow you to have multiple phones on a single calling plan, usually shared by families. For example, my wife and our kids all have phones on my Verizon Wireless plan.

Typically, a company that offers individual plans for $39.99 might allow you to add a second phone for a total of $69.99 per month plus data and other charges. You share the minutes.

A lot of good wireless providers allow Unlimited mobile to mobile or in network calling and text messaging. For example my wife and I have "IN" calling which means we can call anyone else on Verizon ( most importantly, each other) without being charged against our minutes. We can call and text each as much as we want. When unlimited Night& Weekend promos are considered, we are only "charged" minutes when we call or text those who do not use Verizon Wireless.

When you have 3 or more phones on plan ( you, spouse, teenager- for example) the savings really kick-in. While the second phone usually costs $30 or more a month, a 3rd line might only be $9.99. The main thing to make sure of is that your family plan allows enough minutes for you all to share.