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Comment by Chris H. on September 1, 2013 at 2:16pm

Stephanie Brawner:  We have Verzion, suspended our daughter's account for a 10-month deployment, then activated it the day before they were due back.  ZERO charge.  Did you mention, "He's in the Navy"?  We had no quibbling or trying to charge a thing.  "We'll be happy to assist." 

Comment by Douglas Gray on September 1, 2013 at 1:01pm

Thanks for the advice, I like the idea of keeping her phone "active" so she can see all the missed calls/texts from her friends and family who wasn't able to see her off.

She left for boot last week, and we're waiting for her first letter so we can send ours.

Comment by Stephanie Brawner on September 1, 2013 at 12:51pm

I called AT&T and I wasn't told about a $10 a month to put my son's phone on suspension.I think it's a hassle so I'm not doing anything about it. BTW my son paid 2 months advanced when he left for boot camp. I'm bringing it to PIR if I ever find out when his is. He left Aug 13 and no from letter or personal letter from him yet. 

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on September 1, 2013 at 10:30am

The only time you should suspend a mobile account is if it works to your advantage. Example is you call it in as "lost" or "stolen" they will suspend your mobile account but for a fee until you find your device or get a replacement. Usual monthly cost for a mobile plan is around $40. So if suspending the line only cost you $10 a month vs. $40 then you win! But don't forget to re-enable the account and find out if there are any other additional charges associated with the suspension and how long.

We opted to just leave my son's phone alone since it's only a couple of months anyway since he got his phone back after BC.

Comment by Mark Ibbotson on September 1, 2013 at 7:37am

Douglas don't do anything with it. Turn it off put it on a charger and give it to her at the PIR. She will enjoy seeing who called and texted her while she was at RTC. Why go thru all of the hassle. My son wanted his as soon as he got off base.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on September 1, 2013 at 5:52am

since you have her phone it's your choice as to what you do with it......

Comment by Douglas Gray on August 31, 2013 at 11:37pm

Can someone explain the purpose of doing a military suspension on our SR's cell phone while in boot camp? I just spent 45 minutes on the phone with AT&T only to be told that if we suspend  our daughter's phone line, not only are we responsible fir the normal charges, but also a $10/month fee for the suspension!!! What's the purpose of suspending her line? AM I missing something or do I need to talk with more supervisors?

Comment by Mike Weaver on August 31, 2013 at 12:21am

Thank you all for the replies. I think I replied to one person but meant the group but will get used to the forum soon enough.

Apologies for any missed messages.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on August 30, 2013 at 6:58pm

Lots of time to read and study up Mike....you'll know more about what he will be doing and studying than he will!!!!  Welcome!

Comment by Mike Weaver on August 30, 2013 at 6:56pm

First post here. Hope you all are well. My son doesn't leave for boot until 11-19 so I'm early. I am very excited for him to get the experience going.

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