| There are a lot of companies claiming to have no | | | | than those that offer a contract. Even at full retail |
| credit check cell phone plans but does it really help | | | | value a bad credit cell phone provider who offers |
| you if you're looking for a cell phone with bad | | | | a normal standard contract will almost always be |
| credit? The answer in most cases is NO, flat out. | | | | cheaper than a prepaid cell phone or pay as you |
| You usually ended up purchasing overpriced | | | | go phone. |
| minutes and you have to prepay your bill or put | | | | #4 - Look at the coverage area of your provider. |
| down some outrageouly expensive deposit. It | | | | Bad credit cell phone providers typically don't have |
| usually ranges from $300-$500 for a deposit | | | | a good coverage area and if you travel you'll be |
| depending on the plan and how many phones will | | | | forced to pay outrageouly high roaming fees. If |
| be covered under the contract. In today's declining | | | | you're on a prepaid plan you're more than likely |
| economy it's becoming more and more difficult | | | | already overpaying for your minutes, imagine |
| for people to get a cell phone with bad credit. As | | | | what roaming fees will do to your minutes so be |
| if the cell phone companies don't already make | | | | very careful here. Be sure you clearly understand |
| enough money! | | | | the coverage area and roaming fees if any. |
| The following SIX tips will help you to make sure | | | | #5 - Find out if your provider reports to the |
| you don't get scammed or ripped off if you're | | | | consumer credit agencies. If you keep your |
| looking for a cell phone with bad credit | | | | account in good standing your provider should |
| #1 - If you have to put down a deposit of any | | | | report this to the credit agencies to help improve |
| sort you're paying too much. You should only be | | | | your overall credit score. This is a good thing and |
| required to purchase a phone, most likely at retail | | | | can help you out significantly in the long term if |
| value and still be given a contract. You should | | | | you can show that you've made an honest effort |
| never be required to put down a deposit and | | | | and consistent payments. |
| should never be forced to prepay your bill. Unless | | | | #6 Does your provider offer a rebate of some |
| you're completely happy and so loyal to your | | | | sort if you keep your account in good standing? If |
| current provider that you don't have a problem | | | | you have bad credit and have to buy a cell phone |
| forking over the money in advance. | | | | at retail value or put down a deposit your |
| #2 - If you're considering pre-paid cell phones or | | | | provider should give you some sort of incentive |
| pay as you go wireless plans be sure you | | | | to keep your account in good standing with them. |
| compare the per minute rate to a standard | | | | Ask about a rebate for the cost of your phone |
| contract. For instance, if you were to pay $59.99 | | | | or how long it will take to get your deposit back. |
| for 900 minutes on a standard contract and | | | | Anything past 12 months is way too long. |
| you're paying $.10 cents per minute for your "pay | | | | Following the above steps will help you save |
| as you go" or prepaid cell phone you would be | | | | thousands of dollars when you are selecting a cell |
| over paying for your minutes by about $30. (900 | | | | phone for bad credit and will improve your overall |
| X 10cents/min = 9000 cents or $90 for your | | | | credit score. Don't let today's down economy |
| prepaid cell phone - $60 for your standard | | | | keep you from communicating with your friends |
| contract bad credit cell phone = $30). | | | | and family. You deserve more than that! |
| This tip is critically important so you don't get | | | | For more information about how you can obtain a |
| ripped off and pay for overpriced minutes. | | | | cell phone with bad credit visit: |
| #3 - Compare the cost of the hardware between | | | | Passionate about helping others save money on |
| a prepaid cell phone and one that offers a | | | | their home communications, |
| contract. Typically you will find that "pay as you | | | | Eric Wilkes |
| go" cell phone providers charge a larger premium | | | | 317.348. |