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Don't Pick a Cell Phone Provider Until You Know These Things

By Tammy Yale


With the number of companies opposing one another nowadays, making a decision on a cell phone provider can be quite perplexing. Then you have the phones themselves to consider, as not all phones work with every plan, so you have to think about what features you want on your phone as well. The following are some guidelines to use when choosing your cell phone plan.

Something to look at is if the company supports add-on software programs like mobile phone monitoring along with stuff you could use.

Most often we will choose a phone before we consider a plan like for instance when you want a phone exclusive to a particular company like AT&T's Iphone. Other phones like those that are android based willl work on a larger number of providers networks which is definatley something you should consider before committing to a particular phone. There are a ton of models to choose from with basic to advanced features especially if all you need is texting and phone calls. On the other hand if you desire the popular models such as the iPhone you will be limited to specific providers.

If you use your cell phone to talk to people all over the country, you should get a national plan that will save you money on long distance charges.

These are optimal for individuals who travel regularly or who make calls to stay in touch with friends, relative or business associates in different locations. These plans provide you with a flat rate per minute cost, with no additional charges for long distance. A national plan is a good choice if you make many calls outside your area code, but if you mainly talk to people locally, it isn't the most economical choice.

We use cell phones today for so much more than just making calls. It's not just web browsing or text messaging; new features go far beyond that. If you do a lot of traveling you might find the GPS feature that provide services like traffic information, local weather reports, and turn by turn directions, to be extremely attractive. When GPS services are used with cell phones they are completely portable and can travel wherever your cell phone goes. If this is something that you want, you have to find out which phones and providers in your area offer it.

For these people, the smallest usage plans is a decent idea, due to these being very low cost plans that just give you a small limited number of minutes per month, generally 20 minutes. People who only want a cell phone for an emergency, or to keep in touch with a young child in case they need help or a ride can choose this plan and not pay for service they won't be using. Although, if you make some standard calls from your cell phone you should think about a light usage choice, because the minimal usage plan is exclusively for people who seldom use their phone. In conclusion, you should choose your cell phone plan based on your own needs, and not be influenced by clever ads and marketing campaigns. Think about how often you use the phone, whether you send lots of text messages and what features you want on your phone. With the tips above you are sure to get the best plan to meet your needs and save you money.




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