| Choosing a cell phone plan can be exciting or | | | | often you use the phone will determine which service |
| confusing. The reason is so many options are available | | | | to go for. |
| and each one is claimed to be the best option. There | | | | If you travel a lot, then you will have to go for one that |
| may be several options available to you but the best | | | | allows you to roam whilst still maintaining your cell |
| option should be one that fits your lifestyle and needs. | | | | number. If the company does not cover your area of |
| There are two major ways to choose a cell phone | | | | business, then it may not be worth going forth. |
| plan : By considering prepaid or post paid plans, and | | | | Again some carriers charge according to the |
| frequency and area of coverage. | | | | geographical area you would be making the call from |
| A prepaid service may be suitable for someone who | | | | so it is prudent to subscribe to the service that will |
| does not use the phone everyday or regularly as the | | | | cover your area. |
| credit ca be extended over a long period of time. Why | | | | On the other hand, if you will remain home for most of |
| pay a fixed amount each month for a service you | | | | the time, then you may have to choose a local service |
| may be using once a while? | | | | plan as a wider geographical area will cost you more |
| A prepaid service will not require rigorous background | | | | unnecessarily. |
| checks like credit checks. So if you have a poor credit | | | | You may need to ask yourself "Am I going to use the |
| rating, this is your obvious choice as credit approval is | | | | phone for emergencies, occasionally or for business?" |
| a requirement for connection to this service. | | | | A business phone needs a service that is cheap and |
| If you are uncertain about future income, prepaid is | | | | highly flexible so you can be able to run your business |
| ideal as there are no monthly service charges to be | | | | with great ease and least cost. |
| honored. | | | | If you would need the phone for only three hours a |
| Additionally, prepaid does not involve bills and a highly | | | | month for example, then you may not have to go for |
| mobile person will find the post paid and its resultant | | | | an expensive monthly plan which has to be paid for |
| bills uncomfortable as he keeps moving away from his | | | | each month irrespective of the usage. |
| permanent address. | | | | Lastly, do you want a digital or analog service? If you |
| If you are allergic to paperwork and contracts, stick to | | | | a simple caller with no sophiscated needs, you may |
| post paid as post paid demands contact, documents | | | | need a simple analog service but if you an advanced |
| and a lot of administrative work. | | | | user you may have to go for a more expensive digital |
| Prepaid is also ideal for people who need to conceal | | | | service. |
| their identity as there is no way you can be identified | | | | Your phone plan is a reflection of your needs and |
| with a prepaid service. | | | | profile. Moderate users should choose the least |
| One great disadvantage of prepaid is that a lot of | | | | expensive option to save money and advanced users |
| features are not available to you. | | | | should opt for enhanced features which come at a |
| With regards to coverage and frequency of use | | | | greater cost but essentially serve their needs. |
| factors, where you intend to use the phone and how | | | | |