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Phone Preference May Help You Choose

Your phone preferences may be an important part that plays a role in choosing which prepaid wireless provider to choose.  Consider the following tips and questions.

  • For many people, the type of phone (often referred to as handset) is one of the most important factors in carrier and plan selection.  So as you consider the plan cost and payment flexibility, also check to see what phones are available with which plans.
  • The price of the phone is probably the one of the largest startup costs.  If you want all of the bells and whistles, and the latest and greatest handset, be prepared to pay for it.  And if the phone is truly the most critical element for you, definitely look at each providers phone selection first before digging into the plan details.  Choosing a handset is typically much easier to do than figuring out all of the plan type details.
  • Some things to consider when looking at phones:
    • What features are the most important to you?  Phone size?  Screen size?  Color?  Bluetooth?  Internet connection and speed?  Etc...
    • Is the phone new or refurbished?  Some wireless providers offer a large selection of handsets, however, many or all of their phones are not new.  So long as it comes with a reasonable warranty (ex. 90 days), and it looks to be in good condition, this isn't necessarily a big deal.  In fact, it may allow you to get a nicer phone than you would otherwise be able to buy for the same price.  But just be sure to take note.  Also, keep in mind that some smaller wireless carriers don't buy enough phones to get a good price from the manufacturers, so you may end up paying more for a refurbished phone with one company than you would for buying the same phone brand new from a larger company.
    • What's the battery life?  People often get so caught up with how new or cool the phone is that you forget to check out how long it will last.  Depending on how often you use your phone, be sure to consider battery life when considering size because they're usually a trade offf.


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