| We are constantly seeing advertisements on TV | | | | feel a cell phone is a good safe idea, do not make |
| promoting cell phones and cell phones carriers with | | | | the mistake that many parents do in giving a cell |
| what they call great introductory offers if you | | | | phone that has line rental. If you do this be very |
| sign up with them on their network. | | | | prepared for a large monthly bill every month |
| Is it worthwhile signing a one-year contract with a | | | | from the mailman. It's like giving your child a large |
| cell phone carrier? | | | | bag of candy and asking them not to eat them |
| Well that is a question that you need to answer | | | | unless it's really necessary. Prepaid cell phones are |
| for yourself, while the pricing may look attractive | | | | ideal for children, if their credit runs out, so be it, |
| you need to consider if you will be using the | | | | but you can always call or text them and it's then |
| phone on a regular daily basis. Ask your self the | | | | up to you what extra credit to allow. |
| following: | | | | It's very difficult for young children to budget |
| ·Do I need my cell phone for work? | | | | wisely and kids will be kids so you need to careful |
| ·Will I be calling mainly friends and family? | | | | when it comes to financing them a cell phone. |
| ·Will I be making out of state calls or | | | | What are the highest costs involved with prepaid |
| international calls? | | | | cell phones? |
| If the answer to the above number of questions | | | | Be careful your credit can be eaten up very |
| is no, well prepaid cell phones could be your best | | | | quickly. Camera cell phones are great fun and |
| choice. Prepaid cell phones are ideal for people | | | | handy to have at times but if you are using a |
| who do not intend signing contracts and do not | | | | prepaid cell camera phone and want to text |
| intend to use the cell excessively. There many | | | | photos the cost can be very high per text. Also |
| advantages and disadvantages with using this | | | | watch for roaming charges are these too can be |
| type of cell phone: | | | | very expensive. Always look for promotions and |
| Advantages of using a prepaid cell phone: | | | | giveaways with no hidden charges. |
| ·No credit check required | | | | Is getting credit easy? |
| ·No deposit required | | | | Buying credit could not be easier. Most stores will |
| ·No monthly rental fee | | | | sell credit for the different cell phone carriers and |
| ·No termination fee if you decide not to | | | | some stores have vending type machines where |
| use your phone again | | | | you can simply follow the instructions and top up |
| ·No service fee | | | | your credit. You can also call your cell phone |
| ·A large selection of phones available | | | | carrier (usually a toll free number) and purchase |
| including camera cell phones | | | | with your credit card. Credit issued as a long |
| ·Always in control of call costs | | | | number. Simply type this into the correct section |
| Disadvantages of using a prepaid cell phone: | | | | of your cell and that's all there is to it. |
| ·Calls and SMS Text will be more | | | | Prepaid cell phones in brief: |
| expensive per minute than using a bill phone | | | | ·A great idea for those of us who need |
| ·You could run out of credit at a crucial | | | | to stay inline with our phone expenses. |
| time that you need to make a call | | | | ·Very handy to have for emergencies |
| ·Some carriers will put a time limit on | | | | with no rental charge. |
| your credit (you will need to use it up within a | | | | ·Ideal for children if you wish for them to |
| certain time or else it will be classed as invalid) | | | | carry a cell phone |
| Children with prepaid cell phones: | | | | ·A good back up if you experience a |
| Always purchase a cell phone with low emissions | | | | problem with your house phone |
| for health and safety purposes. Children under the | | | | Once again always look into the different cell |
| age of 7 are not recommended to using any type | | | | phone carriers and their prepaid cell packages, not |
| of cell phone. | | | | all are the same with some giving excellent |
| If you like to keep tabs on your children and you | | | | starter packages. |