How to Choose Between a Pre Paid or Post Paid Cell Phone

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Look at providers.

   Well known prepaid providers include Tracfone, Virgin Mobile, Amp'd, Boost Mobile, and Net-10.
   
   A lot of contract providers also offer prepaid options.
   
   These include T-mobile, Verizon Wireless Prepaid, and AT&T GoPhone.
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   Step 2: Look at phones.

   Prepaid phones usually cost more, and come with less downloads and features. , If you use more than 200 minutes a month, than you'll need a phone on a contract. ,, By the minute and by the dollar.
   
   By the minute plans (like TracFone) Feature minute accounts.
   
   Each minute is deducted from a bank of minutes.
   
   These plans don't usually have may downloads.
   
   By the dollar (Like Go-Phone) plans have money in place of minutes.
   
   Each minute costs somewhere around 10 cents a minute.
   
   The plans often have a lot of downloads.
   
   Which makes more sense: 10 minutes or $1 for a Ringtone? ,,, Prepaid phones don't have these restrictions.
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   Step 3: How much do you talk?

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   Step 4: If you have bad credit

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   Step 5: or are tight on money

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   Step 6: a prepaid phone is for you.

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   Step 7: Prepaid plans normally come in two types.

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   Step 8: Prepaid phones are good choices for children and teens.

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   Step 9: Boost Mobile offers walkie-talkie service just like Nextel.

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    Step 10: Last but not least

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    Step 11: contract phones feature monthly bills and a $270 cancellation fee.

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