Prepaid Cell Phone Service Vs. Traditional Contract Plans

February 22nd, 2010

Gina Madison asked:


Using a prepaid cell phone service might just be the smartest decision you will ever make. It can simplify your life and save you a ton of money in the long run. Sure beats signing up for a ridiculously long contract with traditional cell phone service providers!

Chances are you’ve heard some horror stories about all the fees you can be penalized with under a contract plan. If you’re anything like most cell phone users, you’ve probably even been a victim of this. There are roaming fees, overage fees and administrative charge increases – where does it end?

Have you ever opened up your cell phone bill and been shocked by charges way higher than you were expecting? Maybe it was due to a simple mistake (like letting your niece borrow your phone), or because you were simply unaware that your minutes were running low.

Whatever the case, you know that the fees cell phone companies slap you with are unfair. After all, it couldn’t possibly cost your provider that much more for the extra talk time you used… Why the huge jump in cost per minute?

Due to the absurd fees and underhanded tactics that most contract wireless providers employ, more and more people are making the switch to a prepaid cell phone service plans. In fact, 60% of the world’s wireless users are now using this “pay as you go” type service.

Prepaid cell phones have many advantages over traditional contract plans. The biggest advantage by far is freedom.

With prepaid cell phone service, you will never be forced to abide by a contract with page after page of fine print. You know exactly what is expected from you right from the start, so there will never be any surprises. If anyone is in charge, it’s you – not those huge bullies known as wireless plan providers.

If you aren’t happy with the reception and want to switch to another company, you can do so in a heartbeat. Just try something like that with a traditional contract plan; you’d be forced to pay anywhere between $150-$400 per phone line for cancellations!

Another plus is that you’ll be smarter with your money when you buy prepaid minutes. When you sign up for a regular cell phone contract, every month you’re basically paying for a predetermined amount of talk time – regardless of whether you use that time or not.

It’s like being forced to pay for 100 gallons of gas each month. If you only use 80 of those gallons, the remaining 20 still get taken away from you.

With a prepaid plan, you know that all the minutes you paid for will eventually be put to good use. Once they run out, you’re free to decide how much you’ll be needing. You never have to settle for letting the wireless company take your money without giving you anything in return.

All in all, it’s safe to say that most wireless users will find prepaid cell phone service to be the best fit for their lifestyle. Hopefully, the days of hidden fees and 2 year contracts will soon be just an unpleasant memory.


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T-Mobile Cell Phones

October 8th, 2009

Douglas Stewart asked:


Most cell phone service providers offer quality cell phones with a variety of useful features. T-Mobile offers a variety of phones to choose from when you sign an agreement and choose a monthly plan with the company. Following are a few of the models that they have to offer.

The Motorola RAZR V3 is a cell phone that is offered by T-Mobile that has a myfaves compatible device that functions when you purchase a myFaves plan. It also comes with Bluetooth Wireless Technology as well as a VGA camera with a self-timer that is built right into the cell phone. You can record video clips anytime you want to with this model.

Another model of cellular phone is the T-Mobile Dash. This is the lightest cell phone offered by the company and includes a QWERTY keyboard Smartphone which mkes typing a breeze. This model also includes the compatible myFaves device that is activated when you sign up on a myFaves monthly plan. This cell phone has Bluetooth Wireless Technology as well as Stereo Bluetooth (A2DP) Support that enables you to play your favorite music. This phone also has built-in WiFi to give you faster download speeds than you may have on other models.

The Samsung Blast is another cellular phone that is offered by T-Mobile. This model can support five different kinds of messaging-text, instant, picture, video, and e-mail. It has the myFaves compatible device as well as a 1.3 megapixel camera/camcorder that allows you to take photos and videos anytime anywhere. This model comes with Bluetooth Wireless Technology that can support Streaming Music to compatible devices.

The Blackberry Pearl 8100 Sapphire Blue is also offered by T-Mobile. This cellular phone also has the myFaves device that functions once you sign up on a myFaves monthly plan. It also has a 2-letter per key design that allows you to type messages quickly and accurately. When this device is used with the T-Mobile Blackberry plan, this phone will allow you to use the on-the-go e-mail solution. It has Bluetooth Wireless Connectivity that will allow you to use this phone in connection with other devices.

Another T-Mobile cell phone is the Nokia 5300 XpressMusic phone This elegant slider phone has the Bluetooth Wireless Technology that supports a Streaming Stereo system. It also has a 1.3 megapixel camera and camcorder that allows you to take crystal clear images. Like all the other T-mobile cellular phones, this one also comes with the myFaves compatible device.

Another cellular phone model is the Motorola RIZR Z3. This phone is the first slider phone offered by T-Mobile and also has the myFaves compatible device. While many of the other phones offer a 1.3 megapixel camera, this phone offers a 2.0 megapixel camera and camcorder for an even more clear image than you will find on the other models. This device also includes the Streaming Stereo Sound supported by the Bluetooth Wireless Technology.

These are just a few of the many models of cellular phones that T-Mobile has to offer. To find the ideal one for you, you can visit your local T-Mobile office or check out the company’s various Web sites on the Internet.


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Cell Phone Technology Continues to Advance

March 24th, 2009

Daniel Millions asked:


Cell phones are arguably one of the biggest impact inventions of the past twenty years. Although telephones are nothing new, cell phones have revolutionized how people communicate, for better or for worse. It’s easier than ever to communicate with people anywhere in the world. Phones are no longer used just to speak with people, but now offer a variety of extra features such as texting, cameras, and access to the Internet. Phones are getting thinner and thinner, all while providing more function than ever before.

Almost 100 years ago, people began fantasizing about the possibility of a wireless phone. However, it took several decades for the idea to evolve. Twenty years ago, the impact and global reach of cell phones would have been unfathomable. The first cell phones were ridiculously large and heavy, quite unlike the small, sleek models that are so popular now.

In regards to phone design, there are three main types of phones seen on the market right now: basic “flat” phones, flip phones, and slider phones. There are also a few other types of designs popping up for those in the market for high-end phones, such as touch-screen phones, and those with two sides of interface.

Features such as voicemail, caller ID, and voice dial are no longer pricey upgrades to phone service, but a part of the basic phone plan. Although for many people it’s hardly an “option,” text messaging is by far the most popular upgrade on the market. Most cell phone service providers have a high per-text fee (around twenty cents per text) as well as several texting packages that are far more affordable. Because so many customers, teenagers especially are addicted to texting (sending thousands every month), the unlimited texting package is extremely popular in the United States.

Cell phones now have a variety of multimedia options available for download at an additional fee. The list includes the “essential” and the trivial, including ringtones, wallpapers, games, and music. This is one area where the cell phone market could improve; the options are typically somewhat mediocre in quality while expensive compared to the other downloads out there.

Unfortunately, there are a couple downsides to this tremendous invention. The actual telephone part of the cell phone is being commonly overlooked or ignored, with far more focus being given to the extra gizmos and fashion statement behind the phone.

Even more of a problem, the cell phone has been attributed with increasingly poor etiquette and discourtesy. People are continuously asked to turn off or silence their phones before entering quiet places like theaters, libraries, and places of worship. However, since there is little way to enforce these rules, people are repeatedly embarrassed when their phone unexpected goes off at the most inconvenient or inappropriate times.

It has become increasingly common for people to use their cell phones while driving, whether for calling somebody or sending a text. Every year, many accidents are blamed on inattentive drivers who were distracted by their phone. So far, the only method for reducing these accidents has been to ban cell phone use while driving.

Technology never ceases to blow people away. Even though the cell phones of today seem remarkable compared to Alexander Graham Bell’s first can-and-string device, phones will continue to evolve. Phones are no longer just for calling people, but just one small feature of a larger “smartphone” capable of so much more.


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