But Users Must Be Careful About Costs (NAPSA)—The Internet is littered with vacation horror stories of cellular bills gone haywire. While on vacation in Mexico, a man downloaded a popular movie—in this case, “WALL-EK”— over his wireless carrier and was billed a whopping $62,000. And that’s without popcorn or drinks. In another example, an American mother received a $3,900 bill for her daughter’s international cell phone charges, far above what was expected, while the daughter Consumer Cellular sends a “Usage Alert” messageto notify studied abroad. Instances like these are part of the reason the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has opened a query with the public on what it calls “bill shock,” or the surprise of an unexpectedly enormous cellular bill. However, one wireless company, Consumer Cellular, has taken the matter into its own handsby proactively notifying customers before thefact. Consumer Cellular offers no- Alaska and Hawaii, a Consumer retroactively, as often as they need about anywhere you go. Plus, you may upgrade your minutes while contract cellular plans, enabling customers to change their plans to. In addition, the company offers a complimentary “Usage Alert” pro- gram, whereby customers are notified by either text or e-mail when they reach certain milestones of use each month. This way, customers will be aware when they are approaching the end of their usage plan, enabling them to curtail or change their plan, saving cus- tomers from costly overage charges that often lead to sky-highbills. “Among the most common consumer complaints about wireless providers are required long-term contracts and outrageous monthly bills due to overage fees,” said John Marick, CEO of ConsumerCellular. “Consumer Cellular has never had contracts, and now weare offering complimentary Usage Alerts to ensure our customers have a worry-free cell phone experience.” customers when they are nearing monthly uselimits. Consumer Cellular has long supported providing affordable, simple wireless solutions to domestic travelers. AARP members receive discounts on accessories as well as a 5 percent discount on monthly service. Best of all, for those who choose to travel domestically, including Cellular phone will work just on the road without penalty. The company operates its service on one of the country’s largest networks, which provides coverage to 98 percent of the households in the United States. Consumer Cellular does not have long-term contracts or early- termination fees. Affordable rates start at $10 a month and are ideal for individuals who want the safety and convenience of cellular service without paying high rates for unused features. Additionally, a 30day, risk-free satisfaction guarantee is available to all new customers. Learn More You can learn more online at www.consumercellular.com. To learn more about Usage Alerts through Consumer Cellular, visit www.consumercellular.com/Info/ UsageAlerts.
