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Many
people go looking for cell phones without too much
emphasis being put on the cell phone plans. Many
new users who sign up to the different networks
have been sold to rather than choosing the best
option the suits them. Research is important. Cell
phones & plans can be an expensive commodity.
Types of Cell
Phones:
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Camera Cell
Phone
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PDA Cell Phone
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GPS Cell Phone
The cell phone
itself is not an ongoing expensive. It’s a one
off purchase that should last in good working
order until you want to upgrade. Your own personal
tastes and styles should determine what cell phone
you want (not the sales assistant behind the
desk). Many phones on today’s market have a
built in camera. The camera phone is by far the
most popular phone for it’s multifunction use.
Not only can you capture that perfect photo you
can also send pictures to friends and family or
upload to your PC. Many of the camera phones have
a zoom in/out option and a rotating lens.
Personal Digital
Assistant or PDA cell phones are generally the
most expensive of the range. This type of phone
has specifications similar to that of the PC. The
have their own processor and memory and even have
the excellent TFT display. This type of phone is
ideal for sales reps or people who like to work
from different locations apart from the office.
This phone has word processor capabilities.
Global Positioning
System or GPS cell phones are proving more and
more popular. The newest on the market between the
different cell phone types. Many companies who
issue company mobile phones especially to sales
reps or drivers are diverting to the GPS cell
type. The type of phone will give a precise
location and whereabouts to the receiver.
Cell phone plans
Cell phone plans
are the most important factor when looking to
purchase a cell phone for the very first time or
changing from one network to another. Before you
sign up on a plan you need to ask yourself the
following questions:
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Will the phone
be used mainly for calling friends or family?
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Is the phone
going to be used for business?
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Are you allowed
your cell phone on during working hours?
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Will you need
your cell for international calls?
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Will you be
sending many SMS texts?
It is important to
be honest with yourself in answering the above
questions, if not you will end up the long-term
loser. Remember you will more than likely have to
sign a one-year contract with the cell phone
carrier, if you think things through now it will
only save you money and stress. Do not get taken
in from carriers offering you a certain amount of
free texts per month. The calls themselves are the
expense.
Watch out for the
roaming rates
Watch out for the
roaming charges. If you intend to travel from
state to state or one country to another different
carriers have different rates. The can vary
dramatically, be warned.
What about the
prepaid cell phones?
If you find that
you intend using the phone only a minimal amount
of time, you should consider a prepaid cell phone.
The pre paid option is more expensive per minute
during use but it has it’s own advantages such
as:
Many people think
that you cannot get a prepaid cell phone with
built in camera. This is incorrect as many
carriers are offering the prepaid phones that are
camera mounted. Be careful, sending pictures by
text with a prepaid cell to friends or family is
much more expensive than with a bill phone. With
the prepaid option you know exactly what you are
spending at all times. Ideal for those who are on
a tight budget.
Where do I get
credit for my prepaid cell phone?
It’s very easy.
You can top up your credit in most stores. Just
tell the assistant what carrier you are with and
how much you need to top up for with credit. Many
stores have vending machines where you operate the
top up yourself. You can also call your cell phone
carriers with your credit card and top up from
your own home. Always choose a carrier that has a
free toll number. There is nothing more annoying
than a carrier charging it’s own customers for
phone calls.
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