Sunday, February 19, 2012

How To Choose The Best Cell Phone Plan

By Cole Harris


You should give a lot of consideration to plans when choosing a cell phone. There never seems to be enough cellular phone plans to choose from, with different features and benefits. Before you agree to a cell phone plan, there are a lot of things to be mindful of. Let us take a look at some of these things.

Find out your specific needs. Get an estimate of the number of minutes you use for calls, if you have an existing mobile phone plan. Take a look at your first statement if you need help. Enumerate the things that you like and don't like with your plan. To cite an example, do you get high charges for roaming calls? Are you charged a high amount for daytime calls?

Research, research, research. There is no better way to find cellular plans and offers that suit you than researching online. The World Wide Web would be the best place to start shopping. Take note of all the plans and offers that every cell phone provider in your location offers. Be diligent in your note-taking and get optional quotes.

Check all the plans you've noted and start comparing. Compare the costs per minute on the different plans. How much do the minutes that you're using cost right now? How much do you pay if you go over your allowance? Any other additional charges to get the phone? Can you save your present phone as a backup? Compare charges incurred for texting, making video calls, sending MMS or picture messages, and the like. Does the phone being offered suit your needs perfectly?

Compare warranty information too. How long would the warranty last and what does it cover?

The last thing you need to note is the length of your cellular phone plan. Do not consider any plans with onerous contract terms, including termination fees that are too high or terms that are too long.

Knowing the details of your plan, as well as any hidden charges or fees, could go a long way in helping you choose a cell phone plan.




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