Comments on: Question: Should I Add Children As Authorized Users?

By: Keith

Keith — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 19:45:25 +0000

When I worked for Sprint, they don’t report to credit agencies that you have an account and that you pay it on time (not sure about other carriers). However, if you go into collections, we report it.

By: Dustin

Dustin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:01:08 +0000

My credit report does not include my cell plan which I am the primary person on for the family plan.

By: Jon @ The Money Mythos

Jon @ The Money Mythos — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:24:17 +0000

I’m pretty sure you can also still help someone build credit by adding them as a joint (not authorized) user.

By: plonkee

plonkee — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 18:21:22 +0000

I was under the impression that having a contract mobile phone (as opposed to pay as you go) did go onto your credit history and improve your score.