It isn’t a very sexy list but if economy is important to you then that is really all you need. BUT if economy isn’t number one on your list of what to look for in a cell phone, read on.

2. The Latest And Greatest – Can You Say “E A R L Y A D O P T E R?”

If you want latest in technology, be prepared to pay for it. A minimum of $200.00 will buy only most basic of cell phones. In case of pricing for cell phones and cell phone accessories sky truly is limit. Nokia, Motorola, LG, Ericsson and Kyocera provide an established name in cell phone technology and they also provide cutting edge features in their repertoire of cell phone offerings. Check out their web sites for latest and greatest in cell phone offerings.

3. Style – Looking Good For A Price

Many companies include face plates as a catchy cell phone accessory. You can wear your heart or your favorite sports team on your sleeve. Motorola, for example carries a cell phone face plate that features a major league hockey team. You can even pick up a purse to carry your cell phone to most elegant occasions. Check out these “must have” little numbers on Motorola site or one of many other sites on internet selling these aftermarket accessories. If you love color and need to match your cell phone to your Mercedes that is possible too!

Would you like something a little different? A cell mate is thing to have. This cell phone accessory allows you to dress your cell phone. This item was adopted by Ashley Judd who is reported to have many different plush covers for her cell phones. These items are available from a limited number of cell phone companies and other manufacturers. Type your brand of cellphone and “cell mate” into your favorite search engine to find a unique cover for your cell phone.

4. Reliability – When You Need Your Cell Phone To Be Dependable

One of most important features when looking for a cell phone is dependable service. There is no point in having a cell phone and most up to date cell phone accessories if phone is not reliable. Some cell phone companies advertise that they provide best cell phone service but unfortunately this isn’t always true. Ensure that you deal with experienced cell phone service providers such as AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile.

5. Rate Plan Flexibility

Phone plans – finding what’s right for you. Family plans, call home plans, free included cell phones and prepaid cell phones! There’s a multitude of choices but what is right for you? Your lifestyle will indicate what type of phone plan you need. If your cell phone is your main source of communication and half your life is spent on your cell, you need a plan that will guarantee you most air time for least amount of money. If you have children and want to give them opportunity to have a cell phone but want to control amount of time they use it , a family plan may be right choice for you. Perhaps you need to call a certain phone number regularly, then a “call home” plan is choice that serves your needs best. Do your research to find best fit possible. Gone are days when you had to fit cell phone plan; today companies such as Verizon and AT&T make sure that cell phone plans fits you.

The Choice Is Yours – The Sky’s The Limit

As you can see, there are lots to look for when shopping for a new cell phone. This article covered only a portion of information available on World Wide Web and in Marketplace. I hope you found it helpful in your search for just right cell phone company for your unique lifestyle. Keep in touch!

The most popular plans these days are shared plans or family plans. Family plans are useful to small business because each employee can have a cell phone and company receives just one invoice. This is a good way of keeping track of communication expenses. This applies to a small business but one invoice is a good way to monitor family budgets as well.

Prepaid Cell Phones…Diamonds & Dust

Diamonds

• Prepaid minutes can be less expensive than contract minutes.
• No Credit checks, no hassles!
• No monthly bill, you’ve paid upfront.
• No service fees.

• Extras costs more, long distance and roaming fees can be very expensive.
• Not all services are included, you may not be able to surf web.
• Your phone only works in analog areas (quite common in more remote areas).
• Prepaid minutes can be more expensive on a minute by minute basis. Read fine print.

The most attractive feature about cell phone contracts is bundle concept. There are numerous cell phone plans to make it easy for you to adhere to a contract and get a bundle of great deals. You can get special “add ons” like three way calling and call display. You can purchase a relatively nice cell phone at a reasonable price. As mentioned above contracts are not iron clad document they used to be. If need be you can get released from them and you do get nicer phones!

Companies You Can Count On

Tried & True There are so many cell phone companies and service providers these days, who can you, count on? For best hardware (the phone) and best software (airtime and air quality), you could choose cell phone companies that have been in communication business for a long time. Verizon is one of these companies. They have a long standing tradition of superior customer service and product dependability. AT&T is also a long established communications company with impeccable standards.

Up & Coming There are also some new cell phone companies and service providers who are making a good name for themselves because of attention to quality as well. Check out new companies such as Nextel (a proud sponsor of NASCAR), T-Mobile, Cingular and Cricket.

There are reviews you can read about latest and newest technology about all of above companies so go to each company’s websites and check out how their phones rate against each other.

What’s Your Style?

Truly today, it is all about you and your unique lifestyle. This is most important decision making factor of all. You know what you need in a cell phone plan. The key is finding best one that will serve your needs best. Don’t be intimidated or overwhelmed by number of choices out there. Just keep in mind; it’s all about your unique communication needs. Read these two short scenarios. They will help to show you what could be right for you.

Your job takes you all over world. Your friends have a hard time keeping track of you because you are always on move. You pay your bills on internet and phone your family periodically just to let them know you’re “OK”.

OR

You’re still in school and living at home. Your parents want you to keep in touch but you’re sick of pay phones. Borrowing your friend’s cell phone is getting old but you still need to check in.

The first scenario indicates that a prepaid cell phone would suit your lifestyle well. Make sure you prepay your minutes and avoid those pricey extra airtime costs. Use an international company such as AT&T so that you receive global coverage.

The second scenario indicates that your family needs a shared plan like family plans currently available. Surf web and research companies like Verizon and AT&T.

The Bottom Line – Choices Do Abound!

So there you have it, future is flexible and choices do abound. I hope you have found this article helpful as you make that choice between a prepaid cell phone and a cell phone contract. Keep in touch!