We are constantly seeing
advertisements on TV promoting cell phones and cell phones carriers
with what they call great introductory offers if you sign up with them
on their network.
Is it worthwhile signing a
one-year contract with a cell phone carrier?
Well that is a question that you
need to answer for yourself, while the pricing may look attractive you
need to consider if you will be using the phone on a regular daily
basis. Ask your self the following:
·Do I need my cell phone
for work?
·Will I be calling mainly
friends and family?
·Will I be making out of
state calls or international calls?
If the answer to the above number
of questions is no, well prepaid cell phones could be your best choice.
Prepaid cell phones are ideal for people who do not intend signing
contracts and do not intend to use the cell excessively. There many
advantages and disadvantages with using this type of cell phone:
Advantages of using a prepaid
cell phone:
·No credit check required
·No deposit required
·No monthly rental fee
·No termination fee if you
decide not to use your phone again
·No service fee
·A large selection of
phones available including camera cell phones
·Always in control of call
costs
Disadvantages of using a
prepaid cell phone:
·Calls and SMS Text will be
more expensive per minute than using a bill phone
·You could run out of
credit at a crucial time that you need to make a call
·Some carriers will put a
time limit on your credit (you will need to use it up within a certain
time or else it will be classed as invalid)
Children with prepaid cell
phones:
Always purchase a cell phone with
low emissions for health and safety purposes. Children under the age of
7 are not recommended to using any type of cell phone.
If you like to keep tabs on your
children and you feel a cell phone is a good safe idea, do not make the
mistake that many parents do in giving a cell phone that has line
rental. If you do this be very prepared for a large monthly bill every
month from the mailman. It’s like giving your child a large bag of
candy and asking them not to eat them unless it’s really necessary.
Prepaid cell phones are ideal for children, if their credit runs out,
so be it, but you can always call or text them and it’s then up to you
what extra credit to allow.
It’s very difficult for young
children to budget wisely and kids will be kids so you need to careful
when it comes to financing them a cell phone.
What are the highest costs
involved with prepaid cell phones?
Be careful your credit can be
eaten up very quickly. Camera cell phones are great fun and handy to
have at times but if you are using a prepaid cell camera phone and want
to text photos the cost can be very high per text. Also watch for
roaming charges are these too can be very expensive. Always look for
promotions and giveaways with no hidden charges.
Is getting credit easy?
Buying credit could not be easier.
Most stores will sell credit for the different cell phone carriers and
some stores have vending type machines where you can simply follow the
instructions and top up your credit. You can also call your cell phone
carrier (usually a toll free number) and purchase with your credit
card. Credit issued as a long number. Simply type this into the correct
section of your cell and that’s all there is to it.
Prepaid cell phones in brief:
·A great idea for those of
us who need to stay inline with our phone expenses.
·Very handy to have for
emergencies with no rental charge.
·Ideal for children if you
wish for them to carry a cell phone
·A good back up if you
experience a problem with your house phone
Once again always look into the
different cell phone carriers and their prepaid cell packages, not all
are the same with some giving excellent starter packages.
About the Author
Declan Tobin is a successful freelance writer
providing advice for consumers on purchasing a variety of Cell phone plans
which includes Cell
prepaid plans, Carriers,
and more! His numerous articles provide a wonderfully researched
resource of interesting and relevant information for all of your phone
interests and needs.
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