Family Share for less minutes

Is there a solution that meets my needs.  
User 1 needs data and talk about 50 minutes
User 2 needs talk for 200 minutes.
Prepaid would work great for user 1, but no data.
Prepaid could work for user 2, but would not save any money over the family share 700
I'm just trying to see if there is a way to save $10 a month, or $240 a contract.
It would be easy if I was over 65.

do you text?
wher eis the $240 coming from
the family 700 is 69.99, then add data so its @ 100
text plans add to this

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  • Family Share - A CRUEL 365-day lockout, REALLY?

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    That's better than the response I received. The supervisor with whom I spoke earlier today told me flat out there's nothing they can do, and I just have to wait a year.
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    No. Family Sharing cannot be used on a version earlier than iOS 8, and the 4th generation iPod cannot update to iOS 8.

  • Can't see shared content on family share

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  • Family Share child purchases surprise!!

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    Go to Settings > iCloud > Family > Add Family Member.
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    Sterling

  • Why not debit card for family sharing for minor children

    Apple is requiring credit card security code to prove you are an adult when setting up family share for under 13 child.  We don't use credit cards.  There is no reason they can't use the security code on a debit card.  This is silly.

    Hello ,
    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
    The organizer's Apple ID account does require a valid payment source, which includes both credit cards and debit cards.
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    When you set up Family Sharing, you'll be asked to confirm that you agree to pay for purchases initiated by the family members you invite and that you have a valid payment method on file. Valid payment methods for setting up Family Sharing include credit cards and debit cards. You can change the billing method on file in your account at any time in your iTunes & App Store account settings.
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  • How do I use family share to setup a new device for my child when I don't already have one with iOS 8?

    My kids want apple products.
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