What We're Reading September 14:
New Federal School-Meals Rules Could Lead to Rising Lunch Prices (Education Week)
$99 TouchPad - Will Another Maker Meet Demand for a Low-cost
Cheaper cell phone options are easy enough to find, but you've got to be willing to give up your contract plan. In its place, writes The Post and Courier, you would choose one of several prepaid... Read more on The Post and Courier »
The weekly money-saving tips from Time always have something of value to offer. Sure, we all know that one cheap way to dress up your home is to give the walls a new coat of paint, DIY, of course. Read more on Time »
What is the cheapest cell phone plan? That's a question that probably bounces around your head every day. So here comes Digitaltrends to minimize the confusion with a simple approach that sorts... Read more on Digitaltrends »
What's the cheapest cell phone plan? Given the enormous array of providers and options, that question is a real brain teaser. But WSLS.com has the beginnings of an answer by pointing you to a free... Read more on WSLS.com »
Looking for the cheapest smartphone plan may be one of the most frustrating and confusing searches you'll ever undertake. So here comes CNET to your rescue, with a chart comparing the cheapest bundles... Read more on CNET »
The best cheap prepaid phone plans aren't necessarily the ones you see advertised. PC Magazine has a round-up of 10 companies that offer hard-to-beat deals for the minutes you need. Read more on PC Magazine »
A super-cheap deal on an Android smartphone. TCMnet has the details. Read more on TCMNet »
Here's another cheap cell phone plan you might want to check out. As the Associated Press reports, Wal-Mart is now offering a month-to-month family plan with unlimited calling. This makes cell phone... Read more on Associated Press »
Broadband bills got you down? It's time to perk up. WalletPop reports on a cheap prepaid data plan offered by Virgin Mobile USA that handily beats the pricey contracts. Read more on Wallet Pop »
It's hard to beat the appeal of a cheap smartphone with a prepaid plan. But read this review of the Kyocera Loft by PC Magazine before rushing out to buy your very own. With the good, there's also... Read more on PC Magazine »
Following closely on the heels of the cellphone market, pre-paid plans are beginning to make inroads into the smartphones arena. CNET reports on this growing trend, which is another piece of good... Read more on CNET »
More cheap smartphones. Wireless and Mobile News reports that Verizon has cut the price of the Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus to $49.99 and $29.99, respectively, after rebates. If you ever wanted... Read more on Wireless and Mobile News »
Price wars are a wonderful thing. According to CNN Money, the price of prepaid cell phone plans is falling as the scrappy carriers fight to lure business from the high-cost contracts offered by... Read more on CNN Money »
More news from Apple: use your iPhone for VoIP calls and save yourself a bundle. The New York Times has a rundown on the variety of plans you can choose from. Stay tuned for Skype's response. Read more on The New York Times »
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... Read more on cnet »
Cellular customers of AT&T and T-Mobile USA have cause for cheer. An article in The New York Times reports on a gadget that affixes to your PC and acts as your own private cell tower. The bottom... Read more on The New York Times »
