| If Alexander Graham Bell were alive today he | | | | Having a prepaid phone lets you sample your |
| would be amazed. It wasn't that long ago when | | | | usage and get a good idea about the times of the |
| he made the first telephone call to his assistant | | | | day and the days of the week you make calls on |
| from another room in his laboratory. At the time | | | | your cell phone. |
| they had been working on a device to help deaf | | | | For the first month or so that you have a prepaid |
| people hear. Bell patented the telephone in 1876. | | | | plan, you'll want to keep an eye on these four |
| Now, 130 years later, people are walking around | | | | things, which will help you determine which cell |
| with tiny but powerful computers held to their | | | | phone plan you'll eventually want: |
| years. These wireless devices can be used to | | | | What time of the day to you make most of your |
| browse the Internet, play games, text message, | | | | calls? |
| manage schedules... and even to use a telephone! | | | | How long do your phone calls last? |
| Question: I am looking to buy a phone but I don't | | | | What days of the week do you make most of |
| know which plan to get | | | | your calls? |
| There are many plans available if you would like | | | | Are they local or long distance calls? |
| to buy cell phone. The best way to figure it which | | | | Where do you use the phone most often? (for |
| plan is right for you is to buy a pre-paid phone | | | | example, if you travel or just around town) |
| before you make a decision and commit to any | | | | Once you have used up your prepaid amounts, |
| long-term plans offered by cell phone companies. | | | | you'll probably have a good idea about your calling |
| The prepaid plan lets you put a certain amount of | | | | profile and this will help you accurately select a |
| money toward telephone usage and you can use | | | | play. |
| your cell phone for as long as you have money | | | | Having a cell phone is a highly convenient tool to |
| available. | | | | stay in touch. Having information to make a wise |
| This is a great first option because many people | | | | purchase will help you get a cell phone and a cell |
| who are first looking into getting a cell phone are | | | | phone plan that provides the best value to you. |
| not sure about when they would typically use it. | | | | |