Cellular Phone Home
Cell Phones On eBay
Cellular Phone Articles
Cell Phone Accessory
Cheap Cellular Phones
Cellular Phone Plans
Cell Phone Resources
Top Five 2006 Models

Cellular Phone Articles:

Cell Phones--The Increasingly Indispensable "Luxury" Gadgets
Millions of people in the U.S. and around the globe use cell phones. They are such great gadgets--with a cell phone you can talk to anyone on the planet from just about anywhere! Once thought of as an expensive, distracting "toy", cell phones have become a necessity for many people around the ... CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE

Cell Phones and Planes: A Bad Mix?
Cell Phones and Planes: A bad mix? If you have spent anytime flying you are aware that the use of cell phones on planes has been taboo. The reason given is that aviation authorities are concerned that cell phone transmissions will somehow interfere with the proper operation of ... CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE

Cell Phones and TV
What if you want to catch up on the morning TV news passing the time away on your morning train commute into the city. Stuck in line somewhere and want to find out how your favorite sports team is doing. Well, an alternative that is coming soon instead of TiVo or videotaping your favorite TV program ... CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE

Cell Phone - Helping You Choose
When the first cell phone arrived onto the market it was very basic but in those days it was classed as the best invention since electricity. Would we dispute that now? The cell phone manufacturers today are in constant battle to win over your dollars with the latest cellular phones science has ... CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE

Cell Phone - Why Should I Upgrade
We hear from friends or just general chat by people wanting to upgrade their cell phones. There are a number of very good reasons to upgrade but unfortunately the main reason people upgrade and without thinking is because the cell phone manufacturers are blitzing us with advertising on a daily ... CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE

Choose The Best Cellular Phone Plan For You

Cell phones have become an important part of most people's lives. They come in a wide variety of models, with varying functions and service plans. And while it's tempting to select a cell phone on its appearance, it's much wiser to full understand your personal needs and the various service plans that available to meet those needs.

The first consideration when purchasing a cell phone plan is whether a prepaid cell phone service or a tradition cell phone plan best meets your needs. With a prepaid cell phone plan you pay upfront and immediately have access to your phone. There's no credit check, no set monthly fees, no commitment, and you'll find that some cell phone companies will even offer you a free cell phone as part of the package. Companies such as Verizon, Cricket, and Nextel all offer prepaid options. A traditional cell phone plan will generally require credit approval, a one or two year commitment to a specific plan, a limited number of hours with an additional fee for exceeding those hours, and the purchase of a cell phone in addition.

So, some questions to ask yourself before you even start looking for a cell phone plan:

1. Who will be using the phone? Will you be the only person using the phone plan? Are there other family members who might be interest in the same plan (you can often save by using a family plan).

2. What will you be using the cell phone for? Is it going to be for emergencies only? Is it going to be for keeping in touch with other family members? Is it going to be for social purposes, a way to talk to your friends everyday and essentially replace the home telephone?

3. How often to you imagine you'll be using the cell phone? Only on occasion? Several minutes a day? Several hours a day? Having a clear understanding of how you're going to use your cell phone will help you in choosing the cell phone plan that's right for you.

4. Will you need (or more likely "want") a phone with twenty-four hour sports score reporting? Or a cell phone with a camera?

5. Do you travel often, and will you use your cell phone for making national calls on a regular basis? A national plan covers coast to coast usage, with access anywhere anytime. This pricing is generally more expensive than a local plan, but it allows you the best pricing for national coverage.

With all this in mind, don't lose track of the fact that no matter how good your cell phone is or how great the plan, they are only as good as the connection. Suburban or rural areas may not be covered by service provider. If you plan to use your cell phone regularly in such areas, make sure you'll have access to a tower.

Here are some additional questions you'll want to have answered before you decide on a cell phone plan:

1. For a traditional cell phone plan, how long is the commitment?

2. What are the charges for exceeding your minutes? Generally, if you aren't sure exactly how many minutes you'll be using each month, it's wiser to choose a plan with more than you think you'll need.

3. Are there any additional hidden costs? For instance, what's the fee for leaving the plan early? What are the roaming fees? Roaming refers to a cell phone’s ability to make and receive calls outside the home calling area under your service plan. When your phone is roaming, an indicator light on your phone may display the word "roam." You'll want to know what the roaming areas are, related fees, and if there are any additionals software requirements.

4. Do you receive rollover minutes? Cingular Wireless is currently the only service provider that allows for rollover mintes (meaning those minutes you don't use this month are rolled over into your next month). This plan requires you to pay extra and the rollover minutes only apply to local calling.

5. Do they offer a family plan? Also referred to as shared cellular plans, family plans allow cell phone subscribers to share the minutes in the plan. They can cost $10 or $20 more a month, but are useful both for families and for small businesses. Currently available family plans include Verizon Family Share, Cingular FamilyTalk, Sprint's Add-A-Phone, T-Mobile's Family Time and Nextel's Team Share.

The best way to find the right cell phone plan for your needs is to ask plenty of questions of your potential service provider, and be willing to walk away if you don't get the answers you want. There's plenty of competition for your cell phone dollars, don't let yourself get swept away with how nice the cell phone looks. Do your research. Ask the tough questions.