Using the Internet Safely For Seniors

Figure 11-8

Choose Between a Pre-Paid and Monthly Phone Account

Many care givers like pre-paid phone plans because they prevent any-

one who uses the phone from exceeding their spending limit. Should

they run out of minutes, they can choose to purchase more at any store

that sells pre-paid minute phone cards, which includes just about every

grocery and convenience store.

However, consider a couple of things before you choose between a

pre-paid account and an account that bills monthly. These include the

following:

➟ Some companies allow you to review incoming and

outgoing calls made on pre-paid accounts; some don’t.

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Chapter 11: Grandparents Rule!