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		jonny_eh on Aug 18, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: T-Mobile: Breach Exposed SSN/DOB of 40M+ People But why do they store it?

astura on Aug 18, 2021 | [–]

Post-paid plans are a small rotating line of credit - just like a credit card.

If you don't pay your bill or pay off your phone you get reported to the credit bureaus and sent to collections.

dharmab on Aug 18, 2021 | [–]

Postpaid plans are a rotating line of credit- you are credited the upcoming charges and pay off previous charges.

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