[nfbwatlk] End of my cell phone decision-making trauma or saga

[Prows, Bennett (HHS/OCR)]

Hey Noel,

Nice blog on your research in to appropriate cell phones.  And, don't
know why you worry about whether a phone is for nineteen year old girls,
..., you're not much older than that, ... are you?  So, enjoy the
ability to text as well.  

OMG!  .  

B. P.

-----Original Message-----
From: nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of Nightingale, Noel
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 11:47 AM
To: 'nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org'
Subject: [nfbwatlk] End of my cell phone decision-making trauma or saga

NFB of Washington listers:

Thank you for all the information you quickly regurgitated about
accessible cell phones.  Collectively, we have a lot of information
among us!

This process to me was like going to a restaurant with a very long menu
with too many options.

I received some excellent advice not to pursue the screenless cell
phone.   After looking at the website and seeing that it has not been
updated in  while, after learning that the phone is out of stock, and
after hearing from a couple sources about poor support, I discarded that
as an option.

I then contacted T-Mobile, my carrier, to learn what accessible cell
phones they have available.  Of course, I got the deer in the headlights
responses.

I finally settled on going with a new plan with AT&T Wireless.  I
purchased the PanTech Duo cell phone , a $450 phone that will cost me
$80 after the rebate and after committing to two years of service.  I am
purchasing Mobile Speak for $90, which the AT&T people are going to
install on my phone before it gets to me.  My plan will cost $40 a month
for 450 minutes that will roll over and 5000 nights  and weekend
minutes.

The PanTech Duo has a regular phone pad and a Qwerty keyboard that
slides out.  While one of our number told me that he thinks the phone is
for 19 year old girls, I settled on it because it was the cheapest of
the phones AT&T offers that works with Mobile Speak and because I like
the idea of having a regular phone pad.

In order to get the cheapest prices, I had to go on-line at
www.wireless.att.com and buy the phone and plan.  Then, I call the AT&T
Disability number at 866-241-6568 to buy the Mobile Speak and make
arrangements for free directory assistance.

It feels good to have finally made a decision.  Thanks for all of your
help.

I will let you know when I get the phone how it goes in actuality.

Noel


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