How to Choose a Cellular Phone

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Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Cellular Phones

1. Estimate how many calls per week you'll make on your cell phone and how many minutes you'll spend talking.

2. Determine how much you're willing to pay for your cell phone and for the monthly service.

3. Decide which features are important to you: size and weight, color options, number storage, messaging, customized settings, fax capabilities and Caller Line Identification (CLI), which displays the phone number of an incoming call. Prioritize these features, since some of them might not fit your budget.

4. Take accessories into account. You'll probably need an AC adapter for charging the phone, and you might also want a car adapter, a carrying case, or fun goodies such as removable colored faceplates.

5. Consult consumer reports in magazines, newspapers, the Web and other news media for opinions on different phones and providers.

6. Decide on a cell phone service provider in concert with your phone decision, since certain plans require the use of specific phones. (See the Related eHow "How to Choose a Cellular Phone Service Provider.")

Tips & Warnings

• It is often helpful to purchase a cell phone and choose a service provider simultaneously. Sometimes service providers offer free phones or great deals on phones when you sign up for a plan.
• Review the terms of the contract to see if there are early-cancellation fees.

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