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Does My Cell Phone Payment Affect My Credit Score?

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Question: Does My Cell Phone Payment Affect My Credit Score?
Answer: In general, your cell phone payment won't help or hurt your credit score because it's not included on your credit report. An unpaid cell phone bill can hurt your credit score if it gets sent to a third-party collection agency.

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