It was some laughs for a little while, but then my bill came in, and uh, there is not enough value here to compromise my savings goals. Also, my spouse looked at my bill and said "geez, for sure I can get you a better deal through my employer." So yeah. Bye bye wireless.

Go to wireless website. Click 'choose a plan'
Enter zip code

200 Anytime Minutes for $29.99
Monthly rate $29.99

Look at bill.
$30.99
plus taxes

No. Why does my bill have to be different from what is advertised on the Website?

Tell wireless plan provider -- "Don't send me MBNA credit card solicitations or I will return your phone."

Receive canned response -- "we used to partner with Fleet, but they were bought by MBNA, and our contract is still being honored."

I wanted to read "okay we will not send you MBNA credit card solicitations because we want to keep your business."

No.

Why do wireless plan providers need a credit card? I'm not giving to agencies that partner with MBNA. Uh-uh. Ixnay.

On the plus side, I saved $60.00 in water consumption this year over the same billing period last year.