How much are roaming charges?
Carriers usually charge additional per minute fees for calls made from another carrier’s network. Some have eliminated these fees in nationwide plans. If you are likely to place calls outside your “home” area, be sure you understand the additional charges and whether you should consider a regional or national plan. Is long distance included? Some plans include long distance service, others charge additional per minute fees for long distance. What happens to unused minutes? Generally, remaining minutes at the end of a billing period are lost. Recently, some carriers have begun offering plans that allow customers to roll over minutes into the next month. What happens to fractions of minutes? Most carriers round usage up to the next full minute, even if only a small portion of the minute is used. Some carriers offer plans that round to the nearest second. If you typically use up your minutes, this feature may be helpful. Can I use my phone with another carrier? Different carriers’ network
