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What is the best cell phone to connect with?
This was a question posed on Webanswers.com:
http://www.webanswers.com/technology-computers/electronics/cell-phones/what-is-the-best-cell-phone-deal-to-connect-with-c36777
Not a simple question, but we gave the following pointers:
The best cell phone deal really depends on you and your cell phone needs. While the anwer is probably too long to list here, I'll give you some major pointers that should help.
How many minutes are you using?
If you are going to use 200 minutes or less per month, consider prepaid. Net10 and Virgin Mobile offer rates as low as 10 cents per minute, or $20 a month. Far less than a post paid account. If you're going to use a tremendous amount of minutes and don't need a family plan, consider Boost or Virgin Mobile - both have unlimited plans starting at $50.00.
If you're going to do prepaid, though, keep in mind that the phones aren't going to be as nice as on a post paid contract, and the customer service is a little less than desirable.
If you are going to do 3+ phones or need a better quality phone with more features, then you should go with a contract phone. The discount available for the phone is usually more than the termination fee, and you'll get better service. Consider the following when choosing a provider:
Where are you going to call from?
Make sure your phone works at home and at work, and wherever you're going to use it most. All carriers have coverage maps available for their customers, check them first. Also, if you're going to be calling from other countries, not all phones work overseas. GSM phones, like those from AT&T and T-Mobile will frequently work overseas.
Who are you going to be calling?
Most carriers have mobile-to-mobile calling, which allows you to call others on the same network without taking away from your minutes. The fewer 'anytime' minutes you use, the lower your phone bill. Some carriers, like Verizon and T-Mobile, allow you to make unlimited calls to numbers you select without taking away your minutes. Who you call most can influence your decision, because with a two year contract, you want to spend as little as possible.
What do you do for work?
Some providers give employees of select companies a discount off of their monthly bill. For example, most carriers give a 15% discount for military members. The type of work you do might also indicate what type of phone you should get, and not all phones are usable on all networks.
What do you do for fun?
This question will again help you choose a provider. A lot of people are looking at their cell phones as more than just a communication device; they want cameras, MP3 players, games, applications, and other fun options. Since not all phones are available on all networks, finding the perfect phone might help you choose the perfect network.
There really isnt a simple answer to your question, because there are factors that are unique to everyone. Take your time to shop around using the five points above, and you're likely to find the best deal for you to connect with.
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