| Most cellular providers give, or deeply discount, cell | | | | number of options. As an example can provide |
| phones which they provide to customers at the | | | | users with the use of a cell phone for any period |
| time they commit to a two year contract. | | | | of time, from one day to one year. Those |
| Without the cell phone plan however, the cost of | | | | considering such a route need to examine the cell |
| a cell phone can be a few hundred dollars. | | | | phone plan that is offered just as they would if |
| Although getting a cell phone which is offered by | | | | committing to a plan from a major carrier. In |
| the service provider is generally the most | | | | most instances, free long distance, no roaming, |
| affordable option, there are a number of | | | | and a low per minute charge are key points to |
| situations in which it really isn't feasible. Whether a | | | | consider. |
| cell phone is lost or damaged and requires | | | | For those who travel internationally, renting an |
| replacement before the start of a new contract | | | | unlocked phone with a global roaming SIM card |
| period, the user has a need which is more | | | | can be the perfect solution. In an online search, |
| temporary, or if an additional phone is needed | | | | consumers will find services such as IntouchUSA |
| beyond that which was provided, consumers | | | | which is available here in the US and allows |
| sometimes find themselves looking for less | | | | travelers a hassle-free way to stay in touch. |
| expensive alternatives. | | | | For consumers who are simply looking for a less |
| For those interested in finding a cell phone for | | | | expensive cell phone minus a cell phone plan, used |
| short term purposes there are of course | | | | cell phones can be had through the numerous |
| alternatives out there. | | | | sites online that will buy, recycle, and sell old cell |
| Renting a cell phone is an option that could be | | | | phones. One example is where users can pick up |
| worth the attention of those who wish to make | | | | a used locked or unlocked cell phone with a 30 |
| use of a cell phone without committing to a cell | | | | day guarantee. Phones can be selected to match |
| phone plan for a couple of years. For Ray and | | | | up with a user's current service or unlocked |
| Connie McCord, this option was the right fit a | | | | phones can be used internationally or with a |
| year ago when Ray had to go out of state for | | | | variety of providers. The phones come with a |
| business for an extended stint. In their case, | | | | battery and charger. Returns are allowed but |
| cellular services weren't even part of their lives | | | | refunds are minus a 20% restocking fee unless |
| and they didn't want to commit to the expense | | | | they arrived damaged. There are of course many |
| of the service for an ongoing two year period. | | | | other sites to select from, including of course, |
| The convenience of having a cell phone while Ray | | | | e-bay. |
| was away however was invaluable, allowing | | | | Although the commitment of a cell phone plan |
| Connie to easily reach him even during hours | | | | offers consumers the best savings when |
| when he wouldn't be in his hotel room. Luckily, by | | | | purchasing a cell phone as well as some of the |
| renting a cell phone during this time, they avoided | | | | highest quality equipment, there are certainly |
| the lengthy commitment but were able to take | | | | times when users need other options. Renting cell |
| advantage of the convenience of continuous | | | | phones for short term needs and picking up |
| accessibility that cell phones offer. | | | | inexpensive used cell phones to replace |
| Finding the right service requires a bit of shopping | | | | non-functioning devices are two possible options |
| online. A search on "rent cell phone" will result in a | | | | to consider. |