| The cell phone industry is changing very quickly. In | | | | them will even give you a very extensive |
| today's down economy the credit requirements | | | | coverage area with your plan. |
| to get a cell phone are getting more and more | | | | The wireless industry is a multi billion dollar industry |
| strict. This makes it tougher for the average | | | | so it's not like they need more of your money. |
| person to acquire a cell phone without having to | | | | So if your options are limited be sure you shop |
| put down a deposit. | | | | around to find the best deal you can find. Don't let |
| If you have no credit or bad credit, cell phones | | | | slogans like "This is the best deal, you won't find it |
| are usually limited to a couple of options: | | | | anywhere else" prevent you from looking around. |
| 1. - Get a Prepaid Cell Phone or a no credit check | | | | I promise there is always a better one out there. |
| pay as you go phone | | | | I know you've heard that you're getting the best |
| 2. - Put down an expensive deposit before you | | | | deal before so be sure you take the time to |
| select your phone and your plan | | | | research each company and ensure you're going |
| With each of these options there are pit falls to | | | | to get the best bang for your buck. |
| look out for. With prepaid cell phone plans you | | | | Be sure you ask about call reliability and coverage |
| usually end up paying for overpriced minutes and | | | | area, customer service, whether or not they |
| you're charged for a whole minute even if you're | | | | report to consumer credit agencies, and whether |
| on the phone for less than 30 seconds. | | | | or not there are roaming fees. If you are |
| If you put down a deposit for your cell phone plan | | | | considering a prepaid cell phone be sure you ask |
| it will range from $300 to $700 depending on how | | | | what the per minute rate is, anything over 8 |
| many phones are on the plan. Keep in mind that's | | | | cents per minute is too much! If you're |
| before you choose your phone and your plan. | | | | considering a normal contract phone ask about a |
| As you can see both these options are quite | | | | rebate on your deposit within 12 months or it |
| expensive in the long run no matter which way | | | | may not be worth it. It's your money! These are |
| you go. If your credit history is less than perfect | | | | the types of questions you want to be aware of |
| or you don't have any credit at all be sure you do | | | | so you don't get scammed or ripped off. |
| your research to find the best company. | | | | If you don't have any credit or less than perfect |
| Even though the economy is down and credit | | | | credit it already costs you a whole lot more just |
| requirements are more strict, it doesn't mean you | | | | to live. Be sure you take the time and extra |
| don't deserve a cell phone. There is an alternative. | | | | effort to research each company and I promise |
| You'll find companies out there who will give you a | | | | you won't regret it in the long run. It will save you |
| cell phone without the hassle of a deposit or the | | | | loads of cash and a few serious headaches if you |
| expense of a prepaid cell phone plan. Some of | | | | do your homework properly. |