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I wanted to find out which service provider has the cheapest unlimited messaging and data plan. For comparison purposes I'm interested in around 450 calling minutes a month or so. Please also take into consideration that free mobile to mobile offers is a big plus. Thanks!

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All of the carriers offer free mobile-to-mobile in their plans. If you want 450 minutes with unlimited messaging and generic data, Sprint or T-Mobile are your best bets. Sprint has a plan with 450 minutes and unlimited messaging for $69.99 and T-Mobile is offering Unlimited Everything plans for about that same amount (with unlimited voice also). I would suggest making your decision based on the network coverage where you live. Also, free mobile-to-mobile won't help you with Sprint unless the people you are calling also have Sprint, so that's something to consider. I hope this helps. Thanks. DebiN

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I can answer questions on cellular phones, the physical device, the network, contracts, billing, ordering, porting and what to look for when purchasing cell phones. I am located in the United States. I am an expert on BlackBerrys, Treos, HTC devices and iPhones as well as cellphones and aircards. I have over 15 years of experience in both the wireless and wireline world with the carriers. I have a lot of knowledge regarding the wireless providers - their services, prices and policies, both GSM AT&T and T-Mobile) and CDMA (Verizon, Sprint/Nextel). I am very familiar with the individual devices and their specifications. I can also answer questions regarding BlackBerrys, iPhones and other PDAs, both Palm-based and Windows-based. I can troubleshoot most any problem someone is having with their cellular device or with the provider.

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Over 20 years in the Telecom industry working for the carriers with individuals, small business, medium business and large corporations(Fortune 500). Also worked as a professor in Maryland for 10 years teaching telecommunications.

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I belong to several organizations

Education/Credentials
Master's in Telecommunications

Awards and Honors
Received several awards for papers that I have published over the years

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