Samsung

I received a T-219 (w/1-yr 1000 minutes) for a BD gift from a friend who thought I lived within a service area but I have to go up the street to call out or recieve calls. Still, I like the phone and have been taking it to town with me.

Here's my problem: If I leave the phone turned on while at home the batt is about dead the next morning. If I turn it off the batt is OK the next morning. Is this normal?

One thing that's interesting is if I call my cell from my land line at home and leave a message I'll hear the cell's chime indicating a message has been left but, I'm unable to listen to/retrieve the message until I go up the street. Is this normal?

Thanks,

Kerry