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Quick question on cell phone companies

Anonymous — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:46:15 GMT

I need to get a new cell phone plan as my current provider is not working out for me. I know cell phone companies often pull a credit check when you sign up and I'm curious if this is considered a hard pull or a soft?

Im' trying to avoid any hard pulls because I'm getting close to shopping for a mortgage.

Re: Quick question on cell phone companies

Jutz — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:50:29 GMT

Soft pull

Re: Quick question on cell phone companies

KnewBee — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 20:23:30 GMT

+1 cell phones, utilities, and cable companies are almost always soft pulls. You can ask them though when you go to set it up to confirm it is a soft pull.

Re: Quick question on cell phone companies

Anonymous — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:37:25 GMT

Ok thanks, I was worried that I might have to go with a pre-paid