How to Compare Pay-as-You Go Phones

Choose a new pay-as-you-go phone to meet your needs.

According to Nielsen News, in 2010, more people than ever choose prepaid and pay-as-you-go phone plans. These plans offer simplicity, budget control, and no lengthy contracts. Some plans offer unlimited minutes, text messages, and data.

Boost Mobile

Boost Mobile, owned by Sprint Nextel, offers unlimited minutes, texting, data, and ease of streamlining communications on a BlackBerry. Consider purchasing replacement insurance for the phone from your retailer. BlackBerry users report common issues with some models. In 2010, the monthly pay-as-you-go plan cost $60.00. Boost also offers a $50.00 pay-as-you-go plan for unlimited phone minutes and texts.

Metro PCS

MetroPCS Communications, headquartered in Richardson, Texas, offers pay-as-you-go mobile service in many U.S. markets. Determine whether the company offers coverage in your area. Pay-as-you-go plans start at $40.00 per month in 2010. The company offers competitively priced mobile phones from Research In Motion, Motorola, Kyocera, Nokia, Samsung and others.

Verizon Prepaid

Verizon Communications, headquartered in New York City, announced in September 2010 that the company plans to offer no-contract plans for some smartphones, including some Research In Motion BlackBerry, HTC Droid, and Motorola models. They are competitively priced at $30 per month for unlimited data.

References

• Nielsen Wire: According to Nielsen
• Boost Mobile: Boost Mobile
• CrackBerry: common issues
• MetroPCS: MetroPCS coverage
• InformationWeek: Verizon

Resources

• Research in Motion
• MetroPCS
• Verizon Wireless
• HTC: HTC Droid
• LapTop Magazine