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  • 06-09-2012, 06:07 PM
    rayvan
    Currently there are a ton of prepaid no contract options. It's one of the few area's where credit doesn't matter
  • 06-06-2012, 01:51 AM
    ChrissyQld
    go buy a wireless usb from coles or woolies or shopping center, like telstra or optus or vodaphone ect' and you can use it as a prepaid internet and you just recharge like a mobile phone.
  • 10-04-2006, 11:32 PM
    motorazrs07
    You will have a tougher time getting the wireless internet service than getting a regular cingular account. They can require a deposit up to $1000 if you have really bad credit. I have the Cingular Edge card and it it is great but a little pricey .... $93.00 per month.
  • 09-18-2006, 12:03 PM
    Brad729
    It's not that the forum's dead, you posted on a Sunday afternoon, which is typically a slower time for forum activity. Now you're back in the middle of a monday (work and school time for most folks). Also, you've presented a tough question that nobody has the perfect answer for. I almost replied yesterday but I knew my answer would be pretty vague and general (also not one you'd particularly like to hear), and I try to avoid answering questions unless I really know the answer.

    But, here's the vague and general answer you wanted: Take your pick from whatever provider you want to go with. Just because you have bad credit doesn't mean they will flat-out turn you down, but you should be prepared to pay a hefty security deposit. A friend of mine went to Cingular and they did a credit check, smiled and said, "We'll be more than happy to sign you up with a new contract, but first we need a (can't remember if it was $400 or $500) deposit to secure the account." You won't be turned down for service by any carrier as long as you're willing to pay their security deposit. With a bankruptcy on your record, I'm pretty sure a security deposit is your only option, but keep checking back to see if anyone else can enlighten us all.

    Edit: Currently Active Users: 3523 (67 members and 3456 guests)

    ...not too bad for a Monday afternoon.
  • 09-18-2006, 11:09 AM
    Biscuit7
    This forum is too dead.... later gators.
  • 09-17-2006, 03:25 PM
    Biscuit7
    Hi,

    We did a bankruptcy back in the late 90's due to medical bills, etc.. I am wanting to get a wireless internet card (EVDO/Edge type) for my laptop. I doubt that Sprint or Verizon will approve me when they do a credit check, even though I have a good income now & and am much better off financially. Do I have any options?

    1) I can get my own wireless card on Ebay. Do you think Sprint or Verizon would give me a pay by the month plan if I have my own hardware?

    2) Could I use a prepaid Sim card and try Cingular or T-mobile and recharge the card as I go? I understand a Sim card will go inside some wireless cards? Or will this work for a data only connection?

    3) If I had no other choice, I could pay Verizon up front for a year of service.

    Even if I had good credit, I don't know if I would want to get into Sprint's 2 year contract (at $60 a month) or Verizons 1 year contract (at $80 a month). Would appreciate any advice.

    Biscuit

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