| Cell phone companies typically launch different | | | | Users will have to insert a bill into a vending |
| schemes from time to time with a view to | | | | machine to get the phone equipped with a specific |
| attracting new customers. Many cellular companies | | | | amount of talk time. The device will become |
| offer cell phone packages that include a cell phone | | | | useless after the talk time is utilized and users will |
| and a specific amount of talk time preloaded in it. | | | | have to buy a new phone to remain connected. |
| However, users have to subscribe to a plan after | | | | Cell phones without plans will be targeted at users |
| using up the initial talk time provided with the | | | | such as kids, parents, and teachers who need to |
| phone. | | | | remain connected during weekend trips or |
| Schemes that do not have any plans are | | | | summer vacations. They will also be targeted at |
| expected to be launched in the coming years | | | | occasional users who need to remain connected |
| when disposable cell phones manufactured on a | | | | during special occasions such as prom nights or |
| commercial scale are introduced in the market. | | | | parties. They will be available at different rates |
| The technology used in these devices is still in | | | | based on the talk time provided with the |
| developmental stages and needs refinement. | | | | disposable phone. |
| Working models have already been manufactured | | | | Plan-free cell phones will enable users to save on |
| and patented but commercial production can start | | | | costs related to cell phone bills and at the same |
| only after the market demand for such devices is | | | | time, stay connected. Users can assess their |
| assessed. | | | | connectivity requirements and buy a phone that |
| Disposable phones will be made available through | | | | offers the requisite talk time. If plan-free cell |
| vending machines located at train stations, bus | | | | phone plans are offered at affordable rates, it is |
| depots, and other public places. It is expected to | | | | very likely to bring in a large-scale change in the |
| replace pay phone booths over a period of time | | | | cell phone market. |
| and provide easy accessibility at affordable costs. | | | | |