It seems like these days, there are a million and one different cellular phones and service plans on the market all claiming to be the BEST. How in world do you decide on which one to signup with?
Many people sign up for a $60 a month service plan, but only end up using about 20% of the allocated minutes! Others, sign up for "across the country" plans costing $150 a month, but rarely travel outside their own state!!
Today, you can typically find quite a number of local providers offering a wide variety of services to both individuals and Businesses alike. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your cellular phone experience.
*MOST IMPORTANT: Talk To Your Friends & Neighbors
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The most valuable advice that mostly everyone forgets to take into consideration is the "friend factor".
More than likely, you have a few friends, family members, neighbors who have cellular phones. The best way to learn about their particular phone and service provider is to simply ask them. Within minutes, you can find out how well they like their phone, service provider, and most importantly - the reception and clarity of calls.
Reception is THE MOST IMPORTANT factor to consider. For those of you familiar with cell phone static, garbled noise, echoing voices, and dropped calls, I think you'll agree these annoyances will make your Cell Phone experience miserable.
EVEN IF you have the BEST phone, with the MOST minutes, for the CHEAPEST price, if you are NOT with a company that provides a solid clear reception for both incoming and outgoing calls, you will be VERY disappointed and angry since you probably signed a 1-2 year contract.
Take my word for it. I have been with four different service providers over the past five years and the ONLY reason I kept switching was due to my unsatisfaction with the reception. It wasn't due to a lack of phone features, or even minutes provided, that can always be adjusted later or solved with the purchase of a higher end, more expensive phone. It ALL came down to the clarity of my Cell Phone calls, both incoming and outgoing.
Trust me, the first time you can't understand, or unexpectantly lose an important phone call, you'll remember this article and say "That guy from SavingSecrets.com told me about this!"
What can you do to educate yourself about cellular service? Talk to anyone you know who owns a Cell Phone. This is my best advice. Simply approach this topic by saying:
"Hey, I'm planning on getting a Cell Phone soon, but I'm a little unsure of which service provider to sign up with. There are so many options out there, I want to make sure I do my research before signing a lengthy contract. Could you tell me a little about your phone and service provider, and please be brutally honest."
Then, just make sure you ask these type of questions:
-How do you like your particular phone?
-What are the costs/plan/minutes provided?
-Who is your service provider?
-Do you have clarity issues ie: alot of static, echoing noise, call drops?
-What are the pros and cons, in your opinion?
Personally, I recommend speaking to at least ten different people so you not only hear different opinions, but you can compare notes and see if you can find any consistencies amongst phones/providers.
CHOOSING SERVICE
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Before you decide on a company/policy that best suits your needs, you MUST determine what type of Cell Phone 'user' you'll be. This will save you money month after month.
Take a moment to reflect on when you will be using your phone the most. Is your Cell Phone for Business purposes? For personal use? Just on the weekends? What time of the day will you use the phone most?
Know the answers to these questions before signing any type of cellular phone service agreement. It will help guarantee you get the best deal for your money.
Other important information to know:
- Monthly Service Charge
- Number of Minutes Included in Plan
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