What is the difference between family and shared cell phone plans?
Family and shared cell phone plans are rather recent creations that enjoy great popularity. There are some excellent reasons for this popularity, most of which relate to monthly cost and available minutes. The heavy competition between cell phone carriers gave birth to these options and they continue to be improved and refined. There is little technical difference between family and shared cell phone plans. The apparent differences are often related to marketing and perception. To further blur the differences, some wireless carriers have combined the two names and offer “family share plans” now. Does that clear up any mystery? Let’s try a different approach. Look at regular (classic) cell phone plans. The basic components are: • A monthly fee for your phone number. • A specified number of calling minutes – both calls made and calls received. • A stated charge for minutes used beyond the maximum limit provided in your monthly plan. • Either a “rollover” provision, that moves unused minu
