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Cell Phone Companies Price War Analysis

AT&T-Verizon price war debunked (FAQ)

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Posted on 1/21/2010 7:14 EST
Filed in: Calling Plans, Cellphone, Cheap Cellphone, Cheap iPhone, Cheap Mobile, iPhone, Mobile, Prepaid

Just when you thought the wireless providers might be cutting you a break on your cell phone bill, think again. CNET points out that new pricing plans by the big companies might save you money on voice calls but could increase your costs if you sign on for a data plan.

"Some people are calling the new tweaks to AT&T and Verizon Wireless' pricing plans the start of a mobile price war, but for many wireless consumers, they'll actually be paying more each month.

The companies each revised pricing late last week in separate announcements. The price cuts follow new aggressive pricing from Sprint Nextel, which last year introduced plans that allow customers to call any cell phone in the U.S. for free..."

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