>> Hi,
>> I would like to pay for a basic service ideally as part of a family plan
>> and if my son needs long distance, internet, or any other service, he would
>> have to pay for it himself upfront.
>> The thing is that I would like for the basic services to be always >> available.
>> Is there any company offering such services?
> Having looked into something similar I can say "no", at least not in
> the United States. The billing doesn't work when part of it goes to
> "dad", but "son" wants to add to it. All I can suggest is "dad" agree
> to pay for the added service and "son" reimburse dad.
> John Mayson
> Austin, Texas, USA
Most cable companies (Charter, Verizon, Comcast) offer phone service that has free long distance and unlimited local calling and basic TV and internet access.