OK, fine, this may be more of a LifeHacker-style tip, but it kinda fits the topic, and hey, it’s my blog.
Are you tired of paying minutes for checking voice mail? T*Mobile has the solution! Simply sign up for a shared minutes plan and get 2 free phones and pone numbers. Only give out phone number A, and when you check your mail, use your unlimited phone-to-phone minutes to call from phone B. Hit * when your voice mail starts talking.