The “Friends and Family" plan popularized by MCI more than a decade ago has come to wireless callers. Alltel will now allow anyone spending $59.95 or more on their calling plans to have a feature called “My Circle,” allowing the caller to make unlimited free calls to 10 phone numbers.
These calls will not be part of the allotment of minutes calculated in a calling plan.
Even though other carriers have plans that offer free calling at select times or within their respective networks this new initiative from the Nation’s number 5 wireless provider will allow callers to take advantage of calling at any time and to callers on any network.
I believe this plan will likely be successful as there are many callers that cannot control the phone networks of their friends and family members.
In addition this sort of plan makes sense to offer because customers perceive they are getting something for free – even though they are paying $59.95/month.
It is too soon to know if this sort of plan will have any impact on fixed line telephony as many VoIP providers already provide unlimited calling for a flat rate. Perhaps if VoIP rates continue to fall, a plan like this will be rolled out by popular VoIP providers as well.
In the end the phone businesses is becoming more and more commoditized and new service offerings and marketing ideas such as this are healthy. Customers will always spend more on service if service providers are able to find the right customer hot-buttons to push.
These calls will not be part of the allotment of minutes calculated in a calling plan.
Even though other carriers have plans that offer free calling at select times or within their respective networks this new initiative from the Nation’s number 5 wireless provider will allow callers to take advantage of calling at any time and to callers on any network.
I believe this plan will likely be successful as there are many callers that cannot control the phone networks of their friends and family members.
In addition this sort of plan makes sense to offer because customers perceive they are getting something for free – even though they are paying $59.95/month.
It is too soon to know if this sort of plan will have any impact on fixed line telephony as many VoIP providers already provide unlimited calling for a flat rate. Perhaps if VoIP rates continue to fall, a plan like this will be rolled out by popular VoIP providers as well.
In the end the phone businesses is becoming more and more commoditized and new service offerings and marketing ideas such as this are healthy. Customers will always spend more on service if service providers are able to find the right customer hot-buttons to push.
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How do I add friends to my circle
You have to be a registered ONLINE "My Account" user. Once you log in, you will see an link next to the primary cell phone number that reads "My Circle". Just click that link. Add the number. It will take effect after midnight.
How do I get my circle of friends?
i want to sign up for the "my circle".
My cell phone number is 501-772-6259 and I need to get an online so I can register for My Circle
I would like to register for my circle.
Can I sign up at my Alltel store in town? Or do I have to do it on Line
i want to sign up for my circle and i'm not sure where to go and how to do it. could you please e-mail me the instructions step by step. i would really appreciate it. thanks sherri
how do you use this
How do you sign up for my circle?Your directions arent very clear!!!!Please email me back to let me know!!!
I dumped my landline phone and now save $60 a month! There was no further need for the landline thanks to Alltel's "My Circle"!
If you have a $59.99 or higher monthly plan with Alltel that's NOT a pre-paid plan you can go to http;;//www.alltel.com and create an account on-line and set up your numbers there.
iwould like to add numbers to my circle
What parts of the of the usa carry the alltell service. They don't offer alltell in a place like nyc. I would take the the plan myself if they offered the coverage
How to register please help me and list my circle of friends Plerase help me
I am set up to start my new plan on july first I thank so florence boskey . my circle of friends
My program should start in july 1 on my circle of friends
check my circle numbers
i want to sign up for my circle and i'm not sure where to go and how to do it. could you please e-mail me the instructions step by step.
I would like to sign up for my circle with altell but i dont know how. Please email and let me know. jen
jackie stansfield
my circle
change numbers on my circle
I would like to know how i can get my circle please email me thanks
I would like to give you the list of my numbers where do I do that?
Thanks,
Connie
To Add / Change "My Circle Numbers"
Go to http://www.alltel.com
And in the "My Account" section on the middle right-hand side of the page, set up a member account if you don't already have an account or if you do have an account log in.
Once the member account is set up and/or you are logged in, click on the My Account link and another web page will open with your account information.
On that page on the middle right-hand side is a My Profile section. Click on the details button and that's where the My Profile webpage will appear.
Then click on the button that says My Circle Numbers and enter or change your "My Circle" numbers.
Note that I've experienced website problems on July 28, 2006 with Alltel.
Good luck!
i want to try this phone but i dont want a plan i want like a to go phone?
how do u add your friends to circle of friends for free on the internet....
need to register for the free 10 numbers
wats the catch if there are any
how much is it a month?
can there be only one account in a "family"?
how much is texting when u buy the strobe?
how do i join the my circle if i dont know my account?
if i have a cell phone with cingular services how can i get the my circle plan
if i have a cell phone with cingular services how can i get the my circle plan
I need to know where & how to enter my free call numbers.
Where do I enter my 10 free numbers?
How do I sign up for alltel circle of friends
How do I sign up for alltel circle of friends.
i would like to.join my circle
i would like to add alltel my circle to my phone service i would like to hear from a representive as soon as possible my cell# is318-381-4469 please call regarding my circle program we thankyou down here in columbia louisania once again good bye.
get me circle talk
I HAVE THE MY CIRCLE PLAN BUT I AM NOT CLEAR ABOUT HOW TO PUT IN THE NUMBERS OF TEN PEOPLE IN MY ACCOUNT. WHAT IF SOME OF THOSE TEN PEOPLE ALREADY HAVE THEIR OWN "MY CIRCLE" PLAN? AND HOW DO I DIVIDE THE 10 NUMBERS BETWEEN MY PHONE AND MY HUSBANDS? DOES IT REALLY MATTER? PLEASE E-MAIL ME AND LET ME KNOW.
ANDREA
How do I sign up for my circle
how do i get set up for my circle?
How can i change my 10numbers for my circle? i an oline account and i cant figure out what web site to use.
want to change my circle numbers
how do i signh up for my circle
I WILL LIKE TO RECEIVE FREE 10 NUMBERS FOR MY CIRCLE
how do i sigm up my circle of friends?
need help trying to do my circle
i would like to know more about my circle phones and their plans and style phones
i need to list my friend in family (my circle) soi can call them for free thank you
With a prepaid phone iI tried to sign up for "my Account" but I can't because I don't know what the "default" pin is, Alltel customer serviece said to type in BLANK but that doesn't work. Do you know how to get the default pin #?
your default pin will be 1234 and prepaid does not offer "my cirlce" you have to have a regualar plan to get "my circle"
alltel i would like to know how i get my free 10 numbers.(my circle)thank you
i need to know how to use alltel my circle
I want to sign for my circle.
i want to sign up for my circle.
Need to get to my circle to change some numbers
i need to change the numbers in my circle and i forgot my passwword and all my other information i think i need to make a ew one.
i need to change the numbers in my circle and i forgot my passwword and all my other information i think i need to make a new one.
how do i add my friends and family to my cycle?
Hey i want to know if u get textign with the my circle plan
thxs
Hey i want to know if u get textign with the my circle plan
thxs
why can't i change my circle numbers. i have registered and still can't get in. please contact me
I have my circle but I cant figure out how to add people to my circle please help
I have tried to get to MY CIRCLE for over two weeks now as well as sent several e-mails however the site is down....I went by an Alltel store and they cannot tell me when it will be back up. What's the deal? Why can't I access this as this is part of the reason I have Alltel? I desperately need to make changes to my circle as my last bill was $467.00. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would like to chang some numbers in my circle
I have been an alltel customer for 6 years. Prior to 2 months ago I never had any problems navigating the alltel website. I could change my "My Circle" numbers with ease.... That all went out the window in June. I have yet to be able to access my numbers and I am tired of the whole mess. CHANGE IT BACK ALREADY!!!
If my best friend wants to joing alltel, and i have verizon, i know the calls will be free for her if i am in her circle, but my question is: will the calls be free for me too, or will it cost me minutes? thanks!
where do i put my altell circle numbers
add phone #
I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO PUT IN MY 10 # .BUT DONT KNOW HOW !!!!! HELP.....
Does my husband and kids share the same 10 numbers as I do for my circle?
I would like to add or change a number thank you
i just want to log in
would like to activate national freedom 900
Alltel thank you for my 10 free numbers you don't know how much money it saves me. I saves me at least $75.00 a month. That gives me $75.00 more to spend on my little girl. Also gives me money to just have in case I want something. Thank you again
Sissie Shepherd
all i need is to put in my free circle
HELP ME, IM CLUELESS!!!!!! How do u change ur #s on ur my circle?
Where on the internet do I list the family circle numbers to get us on 3 months free?
I do not have a code.
i really would like to know how to add numbers to my circle.
how do i set up my circle
Went to alltell.com/myaccount to register and can`t find the correct page to sign up for my circle Changed plans today so what do I do now
I WOULD LIKE TO SIGN UP FOR MY CIRCLE.
Iwould like tosing upfor my circle.
I WANT TO SIGN UP / MY CIRCLE CAN YOU HELP ME?
I would like to add two numbers to my circle. How do I do that? I cannot find the Register Now link under My Account login.
How can i add my 10 numbers to my list
Hopefully I'am all set!? I just got a different phone,{same number} and want to make sure my circle of friends have been transfer also. I think it is since I took my old phone down to Alltell and they tranfer ever-thing and all thing to my new phone. Also it might be on my sons since we went together on a plan, 10 free allltell circle of friends numbers,so 5 numbers each.
My sons name is Cole W. Meyer Please let me know? Thank-You and have a wonderfull Day!
:>) your friend and mine, Gerri A Meyer
P.S. I all ready filled out the circle of friends on my computer-not even a week or maybe 2 weeks ago?! Have a good day, gerri
i want to sign up for my circle
i want to know how to get my circle
already have an account but for some reason can not access it please help
I use my phone so much talking to family and friends, that my wife wants me to start a circle. I go over my minutes all most every month. If you could I would like to know how to start a circle. Thanks
I was looking at my Alltel wireless online account and it says my "My Circle Account Status is Purple"
What does that mean?
i want to know how to get my circle
look at my bill
I WILL LIKE TO CHANGE MY NUMBER BUT ICAN NOT LOGON TO MY ACCOUNT. I BEEN TRYING FOR MONTHS.