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Prepaid Phones Help You Save
Posted by admin in prepaid cell phone plans on October 28, 2009
You may be wondering what all the hubbub is about prepaid cell phones. Well, at the end of the day, most people who use prepaid phones save money over their postpaid counterparts.
This statement is true, but you also have to keep in mind that certain phone users are meant for prepaid while other should probably stick with a contract phone.
If you need a super high-tech gadget you can pull out of your pocket or purse and instantly make an impactful status statement, then prepaid is probably not for you. In truth, pay as you go plans are generally for the more frugal user, who doesn’t live on the web and doesn’t constantly message their friends.
This is changing, however, as plans like Straight Talk from TracFone and Boost Mobile offer unlimited service to people. Both plans also provide unlimited web browsing, which is key. Unlimited text? Also key.
Clearly, the prepaid providers came to play.
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Read about TracFone’s newest cheap prepaid cell phone plans.
Also, check out a review of Boost Mobile.
In other prepaid industry news, T-Mobile moves heavily into cheap no-contract plans in order to win more market share and compete with some of the smaller companies who have been picking up frugal subscribers.
Here are a few consumer tips for those looking for prepaid plans. That wraps it up for today. Thanks for stopping by. Subscribe to my RSS feed, follow my Twitter feed, or sign up for my monthly newsletter to stay up on prepaid deals and news.
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Prepaid Cell Phone Plans: Should You Dive in?
Posted by admin in prepaid cell phone plans on October 26, 2009
You may have noticed that prepaid cell phone plans are getting better and better. In other words, wireless service providers are beginning to really take prepaid seriously and consider it an increasingly important part of their business. So should you go prepaid? Maybe you’re on the fence and haven’t quite figured out which plan is for you? Maybe you’re still worried that a pay as you go plan won’t work for your needs?
There are a few plans out there that may just fit the bill for you. But first, you should make sure that prepaid is something that will work for you.
Prepaid is for you if…
You want to cut your monthly bill.
You don’t care too much about having the trendiest, “app-iest” phone available. In other words, you’re okay with a “dumb phone” not a smart one.
You need flexibility in your plan.
Prepaid is NOT for you if…
You require a high-tech, up to the minute, trendy cell phone. Although some companies are starting to embrace higher end phones for prepaid plans, it is generally not the norm since the ultimate reason for pay as you go plans is to save money. An expensive phone misses the point.
You use a lot of features, apps, tools, and “live” online.
Your usage varies from month to month. This is true for some plans, but not unlimited prepaid plans like ones from Straight Talk or Boost Mobile.
Prepaid Cell Phone Plans – Things to Watch Out For
Posted by admin in prepaid cell phone plans on August 25, 2009
If you are thinking about making a switch to a prepaid cell phone plan, then there are a few things you should be aware of. Prepaid plans save consumers money in general and are a good route to go for moderate phone users.
Here are some things you should pay attention to when selecting your prepaid plan.
1) Know if your monthly minutes expire or continue into the next month. If you don’t use all of your talk time in a given month, it is always a nice thing to be able to have the minutes carry over so you can use them the following month.
2) Know the prices of the phone handsets available on your chosen plan. Cell phones on prepaid wireless networks range from almost free to over $100. Make sure you can get a phone you will be okay using.
3) Look for Unlimited Prepaid plans. Some companies like MetroPCS and Tracfone have prepaid plans that let you use them for unlimited amounts of minutes and text messages. Some even have unlimited data usage, which is a huge plus for the data hounds out there. If you talk on your phone a lot or live on the internet, definitely look at this side of prepaid.
4) Be aware of any extra charges that may be easy to accrue. Make sure you know the ins and outs of your plan before you sign up for it. There may be added costs for features you think you are already getting. It is all about doing the research and being thorough.
5) Know your coverage areas. When you look at prepaid cell phone plans, make sure you will get strong coverage where you live.
Tracfone Straight Talk and Boost Mobile are two companies that have unlimited plan offers for prepaid wireless service. Cricket, another pay as you go provider, has some good options as well. Take these five points into consideration as you search for your new mobile plan.
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