| Compare, compare, compare. There are many plans | | | | a team at one time. |
| out there to fit almost every need. Once you have | | | | Nights and weekend minutes can be limited or offered |
| determined the carrier(s) for your needs then it is time | | | | free and can add up to savings depending on your |
| to look over the plans. The frequency and amount of | | | | usage at these times. Different carriers determine |
| usage along with the number and type of wireless | | | | what time their night and weekend rates apply to and |
| devices you need and the range in which you will be | | | | these do vary from carrier to carrier. |
| calling all play a factor in choosing the appropriate plan. | | | | Rollover minutes are part of some plans and can save |
| Overestimating your planned usage may save you | | | | you money when you can rollover or bank unused |
| money in the long run. It is very easy to go over your | | | | minutes from a previous month for later use. |
| minutes and this in turn can be quite costly. | | | | Are you being charged for both incoming and outgoing |
| Ask about deals and package plans. New and better | | | | calls? This is usually the case but not always. |
| plan emerge on the market habitually, so keep this in | | | | Text messaging is another option on some phones. If |
| mind and do your homework before continuing with an | | | | this is something that you will be using often then a |
| old plan. | | | | plan that offers a package deal may save you dollars |
| Family plans can be a great way to save on your | | | | as text message rates per message can add up |
| wireless bill. Everyone is on one bill and minutes may | | | | quickly. |
| be shared, phones may be offered as part of the | | | | Be aware of roaming fees as these charges add up |
| package, additional lines are usually at a group rate. | | | | quickly. Activation fees, 411 fees, long distance fees, |
| Some plans allow you to pick a certain number of | | | | sending/receiving test messages and pictures can add |
| callers to which you can make unlimited calls even | | | | up. |
| outside our network; while other plans allow unlimited | | | | Length of plan, usually 1-2 years and contract |
| calling to callers within the same network. | | | | stipulations for early termination need to be considered |
| Pre-paid plans help you control how many minutes and | | | | carefully. You may be offered a lower fee for your |
| how much you are spending. If your phone usage is | | | | phone if you sign a longer contract but early |
| low or you want to be able to control usage to a | | | | termination fees can start at $150 and up. Be sure to |
| certain level (for example this is a great alternative for | | | | check the grace period before signing. |
| a college student) then a prepaid plan may best suit | | | | Don't sign up for services and options you don't need |
| your needs. | | | | or will use! Don't feel pressured by salespersons; you |
| Push to talk options can be convenient and a cost | | | | can always add if you find you will need the feature. |
| effective way keep in instant contact with others on | | | | Pick the fit that is right for you. Check the grace period |
| your same network with this capability. This is | | | | before you buy so in case you have second thoughts |
| frequently used by contractors and businesses that | | | | or are disappointed you will have recourse. |
| have workers in the field and enables talking to one or | | | | |