The end of the school year means more time for vacationing students to send and receive text messages, surf the mobile Web, play mobile games and make calls on their cellphones. But, with a few easy tips and tools from Verizon Wireless, it doesn’t have to mean unexpected higher bills for their parents.
Monitor and track your family’s wireless usage
Not near a computer or just want to get a quick idea of what your family’s usage has been? You can always get up-to-the-minute usage information on your phone by dialing #646 (or #MIN) to receive a free text message with current airtime usage.
Block it before they purchase it
Prevent potentially unwanted purchases of data products, including ring tones, ringback tones, games and applications, by putting a block on the account.
Set voice and messaging allowances
No need to exceed your plan minutes or texts just because your daughter likes to use her phone. Usage Allowances allow you to set limits for voice minutes and text messages that can be used during a billing cycle. If the limit is exceeded, the account owner will be notified.
Sign up to receive free text alerts when a family member nears or reaches their limit
You’ve set voice and messaging allowances for your kids; now make sure they don’t go over them. Receive a text alert before and when the limits are reached, so you can take action before any overage charges kick in.
Designate specific times of the day when family members can call, message or use data on their cell phones
While you’re at the office, you don’t want to waste time worrying that your son is using his phone all day. So don’t! Limit and control your child’s
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