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My roommate and I want to sign up for one of those "family plan" cell phone deals because it will save us a lot of money. We each pay over 50 bucks a month and one of these plans will bring that down to about 40 bucks each. Is it okay to sign up for a "family plan" even though we are not technically family?
Craig, Williamsburg
Absolutely. Gothamist noticed that T-Mobile, for example, has a "Families, and couples" text link on their main page. Roommates certainly qualify as , and Gothamist was impressed by the inclusion of the word "couples" in the T-Mobile copy. While gay couples don't yet have the right to marry, it seems they are guaranteed free night and weekend minutes and no roaming charges.
A call to customer service confirmed what Gothamist learned online. Although T-Mobile sells the plan under the name "FamilyTime," a phone representative confirmed that no birth certificate, DNA test, or marriage license is required to sign up.
But be careful! Cell phone contracts can last longer than apartment leases and fees for early cancellation can be as much as $200. Sharing a phone plan with a roommate who might move out early or who has a hard time paying his half of the cable bill could cost you more than you are currently paying with your separate bills. Make an agreement with your roommate now about who will be responsible for the charges should you need to end your wireless relationship.
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Take a weekender to Vermont and file for a civil union. This will make you eligible for a family plan.
i want to sign up for a friends and family discount plan, and then tie one of the phones to my cat's collar, so i can call him from school and say hello. technically, he's not a friend or a human relation, but i think this is still ok- correct?
I loved how on Inspector Gadget, Brain the dog had the collar where telephone headset plus other stuff would shoot out from.
My roommate and I joined CostCo together and then after signing the contract, realized that only spouses and domestic partners were allowed to share an account. So, we made the most of it, registered for gifts, and threw a reception to recognize our new union.
I agree that cats should be considered family. I'm still mad that I couldn't count them as dependents on my taxes.