topic Re: What happens when monthly plan amount hits $0? in Get Support

What happens when monthly plan amount hits $0?

PM10Plan — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 21:25:16 GMT

Hi There,

I grabbed the $10 plan a few years ago as it was a good plan for my brother to use as an emergency cell phone. I thought it would be a nice Christmas gift every year to pay for the phone service for the year. Over time, with the giveaways, etc. there's around 2400 minutes and 4gb data.

So now, with autopay, $1 annual loyalty reward, and a couple referrals, the plan is down to $3 a month. I guess I'll give him something in addition to the plan for Christmas. Anyway, what happens when the plan amount hits $0? Is that even possible?

I'm really glad I jumped on that plan when I did. It's perfect for his use. And, really, who has a cell plan for $3 a month.

Re: What happens when monthly plan amount hits $0?

RossN — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 16:11:02 GMT

@PM10Plan wrote:
Hi There,

I grabbed the $10 plan a few years ago as it was a good plan for my brother to use as an emergency cell phone. I thought it would be a nice Christmas gift every year to pay for the phone service for the year. Over time, with the giveaways, etc. there's around 2400 minutes and 4gb data.

So now, with autopay, $1 annual loyalty reward, and a couple referrals, the plan is down to $3 a month. I guess I'll give him something in addition to the plan for Christmas. Anyway, what happens when the plan amount hits $0? Is that even possible?

I'm really glad I jumped on that plan when I did. It's perfect for his use. And, really, who has a cell plan for $3 a month.

@PM10Plan hello one of mine is 0 dollars I don't pay anything 😊

Re: What happens when monthly plan amount hits $0?

mimmo — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 16:05:19 GMT

Yes it's possible. Once you reach 0 it's free. If rewards are greater than plan cost then your account balance will start to increase. But brvwe earned this is a bug. Rules state max regards given should be equal to plan cost,

Re: What happens when monthly plan amount hits $0?

Anonymous — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 16:08:12 GMT

@PM10Plan : It's a great plan for low use folks. Don't call me senior! Nor do I have a flip phone! And this stupid year, lots of people are in low use.

It's a whole marketing spiel here. Autopay, loyalty are easy. Refer a friend you gotta work a little. Community you gotta work a lot more. But yes you can get it so you don't pay any more real money for your cell service.

Re: What happens when monthly plan amount hits $0?

PM10Plan — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 16:16:12 GMT

LOL. No, he's not a senior. He just doesn't talk much and never texts. All the same, he's happy to have the phone (my old iPhone) for when it's cold and the car breaks down, or his better half calls him to pick up milk. Funny thing is, I'm not sure he'd pay the $3 if I told him to take over management of the plan.

Re: What happens when monthly plan amount hits $0?

benfatto — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 16:48:17 GMT

@PM10Plan Add the TextNow app and you can call/text for free on wifi. Great companion, and backup, for the $10 plan.

Re: What happens when monthly plan amount hits $0?

will13am — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 17:00:27 GMT

@benfatto wrote:
@PM10Plan Add the TextNow app and you can call/text for free on wifi. Great companion, and backup, for the $10 plan.

An even better option is to pair a cheap data plan with the $10/$15 plan in a dual SIM phone.

Re: What happens when monthly plan amount hits $0?

will13am — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 17:02:15 GMT

@mimmo wrote:
Yes it's possible. Once you reach 0 it's free. If rewards are greater than plan cost then your account balance will start to increase. But brvwe earned this is a bug. Rules state max regards given should be equal to plan cost,

I would not really call that a glitch as rewards can go up and down each month as referrals drop off or get added. Might accumulate a few dollars one month and then use it the next month. Public Mobile accounts are definitely not savings accounts. There is no withdrawal mechanism. 🤔

Re: What happens when monthly plan amount hits $0?

Anonymous — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 17:10:04 GMT

@benfatto wrote:
@PM10Plan Add the TextNow app and you can call/text for free on wifi. Great companion, and backup, for the $10 plan.

With all the free minutes gifts the past couple years one doesn't even need voip as a backup. But definitely useful if out of country or a cell outage.

Re: What happens when monthly plan amount hits $0?

Jb456 — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 17:27:30 GMT

@PM10Plan mines at zero till almost 2023 😁 just enjoy it! Congratulations 👏🎉

Re: What happens when monthly plan amount hits $0?

Jb456 — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 17:31:31 GMT

@PM10Plan my available balance is from Community rewards and $20 referral bonus.

My next renewal (Dec 31st)..PM is paying me $11 😁