COgal wrote:
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is in my name. I have to collect $$ from him to pay it on time, or he'll just let it slide.
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COgal. My cell phone company is the pitts so I complained around 10 to 12 times. My last call, they said if I could find a suitable person they would reassign the remaining contract over to that person. A "suitable person" meant someone with a credit card or a large deposit. Does your H have a credit card in his name.
I worked in a deliquent boys group home. We had a policy of "Natural and Logical Consequences" Which meant if they were going to be late for school, we did not provide a ride to school. We let them be late and they had to do what the school did to kids that arrived late. Same for books checked out of the library. Library's late fees. BTW, we did this for most things. The boys still were not responsible most of the time but it was sure easier on the staff working there. We quit being the bad guys and the nags. You need to quit being the mother. Ask yourself if you want a son or a H. If you want a son, keep reminding him to pay on time. ( soft, fur covered 2X4 intended)
You have several chioces.
1. Be H's mother, nag him to pay you on time and you are responsible.
2. You collect money from H with out reminding him. if he is late, charge a late fee.
3. Reassing contract in H name, let him be responsible. (and maybe grow up).
4. Have H save money and pay cancellation fee. End this contract and buy prepaid cell service. No prepaid fees remaining, no minuets to call his friends.
5. Other variations or combinations listed or not listed.
If I had to start over with cell service, I would but a good used phone from a "used cell phone store" ($40 to $50, they buy then for $10-$20) or a Kyocera 2135 from someone on eBay ($30 to $40). The phones are durable, but check the battery closely. I would not sign a contract for any length of time if possible. If I had to sign a contract 6 month to a year would be my max.
Cell providers don't give a rats A$$ about your prediciments once you sign the contract. They do not care if your cell gets a enough signal to make a call. You signed a contract saying you will pay no matter how poorly the cell service is. Most contracts basically say you have to xyz and they only have to collect the money. They absolve themselves of providing cell service once the contract is signed.
Been there twice, got screwed twice. Cell One and Sprint, only interested in you making the payments. Forget about the cell working. You signed the contract saying it did not have to.
Sorry about the rant on cell providers. I got cheated twice and it cost me dearly.
BTW, I started W with prepaid and then switched her over to my service by adding an extra line fot $10.00 a month, which with taxes and "FEES" is really $15.00 to $18.00 more a month. bad move, big mistake, I wish I haden't done it.
OG Lou. Natural and logical consequences, no rescuing=responsability.
