| There are many cell phone plans offered by | | | | The other factor to be kept in mind while going in |
| cellular operators in America like AT&T, | | | | for an individual cell phone plan is the type of calls |
| Sprint PCS, Verizon Wireless, Cingular Wireless, | | | | that are expected to be made with the cell |
| T-Mobile, and so on. To choose or not to choose | | | | phone. Will there be more local, national or |
| an individual cell phone plan is totally dependent on | | | | international calls? |
| the needs of an individual. | | | | Then one needs to check out the type of phone |
| The first thing to look for in an individual cell phone | | | | one is getting. Do you want added features like a |
| plan is to know exactly what you are looking for | | | | camera or MP3 player? Cellular companies bundle |
| regarding your personal usage. Is it to mainly | | | | other promotional offers like a free cellular phone |
| receive calls or do you intend to make many | | | | or phone with camera, etc. Often one can get |
| calls? This will determine whether you should go in | | | | free accessories for the phone like a car charger |
| for a pre-paid connection or for billing plans. | | | | or a data cable to connect with a computer. |
| Pre-paid plans are best for those who mostly | | | | Every cellular phone company's plan includes price, |
| receive calls. If you intend to make a lot of calls, | | | | promotional offers, and free minutes. Depending |
| a pre-paid plan can end up being extremely | | | | upon one's individual usage, one can find a number |
| expensive since call and SMS rates for pre-paid | | | | of cellular plans. However, individual cell phone plans |
| calls are higher than billing plans. However, billing | | | | are good for those who do not have a family. |
| has a disadvantage over pre-paid, as it involves a | | | | With family members, one can opt for a family |
| lot of charges and fees. One will also need to sign | | | | wireless plan wherein the family members pay |
| a contract for using the plan for a specified | | | | less for making calls. |
| amount of time. | | | | |