| These days having a cell phone seems to be a staple | | | | possible an advertised plan may be perfect for you, |
| -- most people seem to have one, even the kids. But | | | | but before you sign on the line make sure it really |
| it can be a difficult additional expense for some. | | | | does fit your needs by checking the features against |
| During difficult financial times or for those with big | | | | your checklist and looking at your budget. Maybe a |
| families it can get pretty expensive. You might see a | | | | plan offers a free phone, but what is the monthly |
| good deal somewhere other than where you get | | | | rate, what's included in that rate and do I even like |
| your service, but if you are locked into a contract it | | | | free phone that comes with the deal? You may end |
| may cost more than it's worth to get out of it. | | | | up paying for that "free" phone in the monthly fees |
| It's good to shop around before you make a | | | | and services. |
| commitment. It's also important to know exactly | | | | People who want a cell phone but don't plan on using |
| what you need and what you want in a cell phone | | | | it that much may want to look into a prepaid phone. |
| and cell phone plan. Make a check list with three | | | | Some of these can be pretty reasonable, but only if |
| columns, one column stating what you need, one | | | | you don't use the phone too much. The nice thing |
| stating what you want and one stating features you | | | | about this type of plan though is if you find out you |
| don't need, want or care about. The best way to | | | | are using the phone more than expected and this |
| get down to the nitty gritty is to know exactly what | | | | plan is costing too much, you can get a new plan. |
| you want before you start looking. Don't just wander | | | | There is no contract to break or get out of so there |
| into a store and get talked into something that may | | | | are no extra fees if you want to move to a |
| not truly fit your needs. | | | | different plan. |
| There are many tempting marking ploys used to get | | | | To find the best plan for your use just be sure to |
| you to sign to a particular plan, but once again look at | | | | look at the details and make sure the cell phone plan |
| the details. Don't be taken in by advertising. It's | | | | matches your needs and your budget. |