Question about getting cheap cell phones online with cheap service

[Azndude51]

My contract with T-mobile has ended and my phone is really old. I want to get a new family service plan with Cingular. However, I want to get a cheap, good phone online, like from Amazon. The problem is, I think, that Amazon won't let you transfer phone numbers if you want the discounts. Is there anywhere I can keep my number and still get a good phone? I know can do it directly through Cingular, but all their free/cheap phones suck.

 

[alexkim804]

look for an unlocked phone from ebay

 

[Atheus]

Aren't most phones free these days? The k610i I'm getting is free and comes with a free Nintendo DS.

 

[alexkim804]

Originally posted by: Atheus
Aren't most phones free these days? The k610i I'm getting is free and comes with a free Nintendo DS.

DS or DS lite?

 

[jiggahertz]

There is no problem transferring numbers through amazon.

 

[Colt45]

Originally posted by: alexkim804
look for an unlocked phone from ebay

qft

 

[mugs]

Problem with Amazon cell phone deals is that they're only good for the first phone - with a family plan it's not so good.

 

[Azndude51]

Originally posted by: jiggahertz
There is no problem transferring numbers through amazon.

Look here at number 4.

Originally posted by: mugs
Problem with Amazon cell phone deals is that they're only good for the first phone - with a family plan it's not so good.

I was looking at the Sony W810i for example. The rebate only works for the first phone, but I can still get 2 others for $24.99. That means I only pay about $50 for 3 phones and the price for a family plan. At least, that's what happens when I add all that stuff to the cart.