Compare Before You Buy

By Layna Henderson


There are three important aspects one should consider while comparing cell phone plans. It all depends on where you live, what you need as far as minutes and if you really need the extras. The network for every carrier is different; don't assume if you move from one cell network to another that you will receive the same applications.

What are you looking for in a cell phone plan? Do you live in a rural or desolate area? How often do you think you will be using your phone? Do you talk more than text? Or do you save your phone only for emergencies? Your answers to those questions will determine what plan will work best for you.

What do you really need in terms of minutes? Purchasing a plan with limited minutes may look good on paper, but if you go over your minutes it won't help your checkbook if you are slapped with a fine or an increase in your bill. The same principal can be applied to buying too many minutes. If you don't need as much as you purchased, it's simply a waste of money. It may take a little time to figure out what is the best plan for you, so perhaps it would be smarter to use a prepaid plan at first.

Who are you calling? Are they out of town, out of state, out of the country? Its easier if you are only in contact with people in your own region, as many plans offer free minutes for network-to-network callers. Again, it's a smart consumer who investigates exactly what is needed before signing on to a long-term contract. Family plans and group plans may also be something that will work for you, but that may present a whole set of other problems if you are not able to monitor calls.

There may be a fee if you call outside your regional area originally specified. Again, it pays to ask your friends and family which carrier they use; it might be smarter to go with whom they contracted. Any extras such as messaging and texting, sending videos and taking pictures all cost money and are not included in initial bill. Be sure to monitor yourself to see exactly what it is you need, and if you can really afford any extras. Even if you can afford them, will you use them?




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