| Mobile service plans helped change people's view | | | | based on the means of usage. The first of this type is |
| about mobile phones. Mobile phones started as a | | | | the prepaid plan. As the term "prepaid" suggests, users |
| simple calling device detached to a cable phone line | | | | pay a certain amount first before they can start using |
| and became the most convenient and reliable tool of | | | | the services of a telecommunications company. |
| day-to-day communications. | | | | Prepaid loads are commonly being sold in the form of |
| Mobile phone service plans were conceptualized and | | | | cards. There are instructions printed in the card to be |
| created by the telecommunications companies to | | | | followed to input load on your cellular phone. |
| benefit the end users. These services enable the latter | | | | Postpaid Plans |
| to own their desired mobile phones in the easiest | | | | In a postpaid plan, one is able to avail of the services |
| terms possible. These also give them choices in paying | | | | of a telecommunications company for a certain period |
| phone bills in a simple and convenient manner. | | | | of time, prior to being billed on a regular basis. Postpaid |
| Furthermore, these plans are created to suit the | | | | subscribers are usually billed every after thirty days. If |
| various lifestyles of the users. Finally, these services | | | | a subscriber is unable to settle his bill, the service |
| plans help them maximize the endless capabilities of | | | | provider will disconnect his line. |
| the mobile phone as powerful means of | | | | TDMA, CDMA, and GSM |
| communication. | | | | There are also mobile service plans that will help users |
| Types of Mobile Phone Service Plans | | | | maximize the power of the mobile phone as a means |
| The first type of mobile phone service plan is based | | | | of connectivity. The TDMA or Time Division Multiple |
| on the users' purchasing power and lifestyle. If you can | | | | Access can accommodate 3 users in a single |
| afford the expensive and latest edition of mobile | | | | frequency. This plan is fitted to individuals who only |
| phones, you could acquire it in cash from the nearest | | | | want the call feature of their mobile phones. The |
| cellular phone dealers. You could also visit the Internet | | | | CDMA or the Coded Division Multiple Access is |
| and purchase a mobile phone of your choice just by | | | | appropriate for those who are always on the go, |
| logging on to the website and keying in your bank | | | | frequently check their emails, and surf the internet |
| account number on the edit field provided. Then, you'll | | | | using their phones. The GSM or the Global Mobile |
| just have to wait for a couple of weeks, on the | | | | Service matches the people of today who like both |
| average, for the mobile unit to be delivered right on | | | | the call and web browsing capabilities also offered by |
| your doorstep. | | | | TDMA and CDMA. |
| On the other hand, for people who can't afford to buy | | | | Things to Consider in Choosing a Service Plan |
| mobile phones in cash, there are installment plans | | | | There are three basic things to consider in choosing |
| available. A number of wireless centers and mobile | | | | the perfect service plan for you: |
| phone dealers offer deferred payments. There's a | | | | 1. Location - Know the types of plans available in your |
| wide array of payment schemes being offered. | | | | area. |
| Payment can be made in three months, six months, | | | | 2. Budget - Opt for the plan that not only suits your |
| one year, or two years. These plans can be settled | | | | lifestyle but also suits your budget. |
| through cash or credit cards, making it easier for | | | | 3. Lifestyle - Consider your lifestyle and kind of work. It |
| buyers to purchase the mobile phone of their choice. | | | | may not be necessary to pay for added services that |
| Pre-paid Plans | | | | won't be used that often. |
| The second type of mobile phone service plans is | | | | |