How To Choose a Cell Phone Plan

For instance, are most of the calls you make during evening hours or on the weekends? If so, you may benefit from a plan that includes free nights and weekends. Also, you may decide on a plan that includes less daytime minutes since you probably do not need as many.

On the other hand, do you make most of your calls during daylight, or peak hours? In this case, you will probably actually benefit with a plan that includes more minutes.

In either scenario, most cell phone providers will allow you to switch or change your plan with a simple phone call, even if you have previously agreed to a contract.

Remember to be polite when you speak to someone about switching your cell phone plan. Rudeness only makes the sales representatives less inclined to help you. They will simply remind you that you signed a contract.

Another consideration when choosing your cell phone plan is if your plan offers free mobile-to-mobile minutes. This means that you can call other cell phone users on the same network at no extra cost. When choosing your cell phone plan, you may want to keep this consideration in mind, especially if a lot of your friends and family use a particular cell phone company.

In addition to mobile-to-mobile minutes, some cell phone companies now allow you to make calls to any number on any network without using any of your allotted minutes for the month. You are able to choose anywhere from five to ten numbers to include in this plan. And when you call these numbers or receive calls from these numbers, you are not charged.

You must also consider where you will be using your cell phone when you choose your cell phone plan. It makes no sense to choose a plan or cell phone provider that does not provide adequate network coverage for your needs. Incurring roaming charges can easily increase the amount of your monthly cell phone bill to an uncontrollable level.

If you rarely use your cell phone, or use it for emergencies only, then a prepaid plan may be a good option for you. However, prepaid cell phone plan rates are typically higher than standard cell phone plan rates. Ultimately, how and where you use your cell phone will determine how you choose a cell phone plan. Just be sure to review the facts and choose wisely.

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