Since handing in my work Blackberry in December I’ve been using an old mobile handset for a phone; it’s on a Pay as You Go, one off top up plan which allows me to control how much I spend. So far this year I’ve spent an average of £5 a month topping it up, however I’m trying to stop using it all together; the only reason I feel the need to keep it is for {real} emergencies.
I like the fact that this makes me look extremely frugal but I’ll be honest and admit it’s more about my loathing of answering a phone; I thank my old job for that, it’s given me a phobia!
So could you imagine being without a mobile? Would you want to? 
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I often think there’s no way I could give up my mobile, for starters I do most of my tweeting from it!
But lately I’ve been making a concious effort to put it to one side and not have it be an extension of my arm. I also always have it on silent which I think is why I am checking it constantly. Putting the ringer back on is good because then I’ll only look at it if I know I have a text or a call.
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I have a Vodafone pay as you go mobile and put £10 a month on which gives me 300 texts and 100 minutes talk time. My landline bill has actually gone down because I now use my mobile to call other mobiles for free! I also like the fact that I can top-up at Boots and get Advantage card points. I don’t spend a lot on credit but I couldn’t do without it altogether
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No, I can’t imagine life without a phone. I have no home phone and only a cell phone. I have an unlimited minutes and text message plan and though I don’t need unlimited minutes, its easier for me as my volume changes each month and then I don’t EVER have to worry about going over. My employees, coworkers, boss and others text me all the time…its my primary form of communication. I can’t imagine not having a phone. If my data didn’t change so frequently, I would consider a pay as you go or cheaper plan, but it plain is not worth the stress and added concern/worry. Interesting thought though.
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I’m in my mid-30s and have never signed up for a cell phone plan. A few years ago I was “assigned” one for work, but I typically talk on it about 10 minutes per month (it’s primarily a fancy pager and way for me to check email remotely). I personally hate the things. And when I spend time with people who are constantly checking their mobile devices, I question why it is they are doing that. Is my companionship boring to them? Are they unable to live in the present setting? Are they like trained dogs, salivating at the ring of a bell (or text message)?
My sister is the worst offender. I never feel like I have her full attention.
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I’d probably ditch the landline to be honest. I pay £8 a month for ‘free calls’ but mostly I call 0800 type numbers that charge anyway. my mobile costs me £10 a month for 1000 texts and 300 minutes. I never use that. I also love its camera…..
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I currently spend around £25 a year on my mobile on PAYG. It’s primarily used for receiving calls
Like Mo I’m more likely to ditch the landline/internet connection. I would then move to a mixture of mobile broadband (PAYG), Skype, and mobile phone (PAYG).
There’s an outside chance I’d switch to an iPhone on a monthly contract.
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