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Home \| Consumer Electronics Make a Smart Cell Phone Purchase By: Jawahn Thompson Before you go out and buy a cell phone, there are a couple of things you should know. These tips are especially important if you are like several million other Americans who are impulse buyers. These impulse buyers see something they like, whether it is a cool new feature they don't really need or a great new colored phone and they purchase it. No questions asked. . They don't stop to think about their options and they don't stop to think of what they really need-they simply buy on the spur of the moment. The following tips will help you from purchasing on impulse and buying what you need instead. Find the Best Carrier - Before you automatically sign up with a carrier, check around with your friends and family members to find out who they use and why they use them. If you call the carrier themselves, you will hear they are the best. Of course, they'll tell you this-they want your business! Check Online - When you choose the carrier you wish to get your service through, visit their store and find out what types of phones they have available. Do not buy yet, though! Before you make your purchase, go online to their website and see what deals that are available on these phones. Many carriers will often have discounts when you purchase online. You will also want to try out the phone at the store to make sure you can hear clearly with it. Most carriers will allow you to make test calls before you purchase. Consider the Type of Plan You Need - If you have more than one person in your household, you may want to consider a family plan. This will allow you to share an allotted set of minutes and you can both save money as a family plan is cheaper than two separate plans. Also, if you will be doing a lot of traveling, consider getting a national plan. With this, you will not be charged for any calls you make or receive while you are out of your normal area. Overestimate Your Minute Use - When you sign up for your plan, you will be able to choose the amount of minutes for your plan. Before you choose, make sure you understand the carrier's information for off-peak minutes. This off-peak time will allow you to make a call during this time and not be charged any minutes. Once you understand when this time is available, estimate your minute use above what you think you'll be using. Watch your minute use for a few months and you can change your plan for less minutes or more, depending on what you need. This will protect you from receiving a bill that is enormous from using more minutes than what you have allowed. Read the Small Print - When signing up for service, make sure you read all of the small print. Often, your plan will not include extra services, such as test messaging, picture messaging, or even email access. If you know you will be needing these services, include them on your plan. If you don't, you may be surprised with a huge bill at the end of the month. Article Source: PrimeScrolls \| FREE ARTICLES and WEB CONTENT Got cell accessories keeps you up to date on new phones and carrier deals. Visit cell phone accessories and buy cell phone creative commons licensed. Receive Consumer Electronics Articles Via RSS! Click this XML Icon: More Related Articles on Consumer Electronics Digital Picture Frames: A Wonderful Way to Display Your Photographs - By : Chris Robertson Educating Yourself About Home Theater Systems - By : Chris Robertson Buyer's Guide to Voltage Converters - By : Chris Robertson Digital Electronics and Renewable Energy Go Hand In Hand - By : Chris Robertson How to Choose a CD Replication Company - By : Chris Robertson Why I Buy My Computers and Other Electronics Online - By : Chris Robertson Your Guide to Dish Latino - The Amazing Spanish Language Programming - By : Chris Robertson Enhance Your Home Theater Experience with HDMI Cables - By : Chris Robertson The Wonderful World of the iPhone - By : Chris Robertson Electronics Get Personal: Affordable Gadgets Top Everyone's Wish List - By : Chris Robertson .................................................................................................	SIGN UP for a FREE ACCOUNT or Learn More. Submit Articles Member Login Top Authors Most Popular Articles Submission Guidelines Ezine Notifications Article RSS Feeds HubPrime Your Hub on the Web! Free Web Content MadTomatoe MykleidoscopeWorld LinkChannels Web Directory Pinoy Jokes & Text Quotes Love Quotes & Sweet Text SMS GIO's Blog Top Hits Funny Videos Top RnB Music Videos CulturedShock StarSurface Friendster Master myspacelimbo euworx

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