How to Get a Cell Phone Number

For those who are slow to hop on the cell phone train, getting a cell phone number is easy. It's similar to signing up for regular phone service, and you'll still get your bill in the mail every month. There's no need to fear the cell phone trend--it's a convenient way of keeping in contact with people.

Instructions

1. Choose a cell phone provider. You've seen the commercials on TV nonstop, and you know your choices. Go onto their respective websites and see who has the best deal going--you're bound to find one. You'll be looking for an affordable monthly rate, as well as an ample choice of free phones if you sign up, and amenities like text messaging or Internet built in.

2. Go into one of the cell phone provider's stores and sign up for service. The employees at the store will help you pick a plan and tell you all the features and costs of each. Research all the add-ons ahead of time because they'll be pressuring you to include them. Only add on what you'll use. You can also sign up for service for a cell phone online, on each provider's website, if there's no store close to you.

3. Next, you'll pick out a cell phone. When you sign up for service, there should be a number of phones in the store that you can get for free, just for signing up. Ask to see the free phones first, then the upgrades. Sometimes you can get an upgraded phone for $20 or $30, so check those out, too, as they're usually better quality.

4. As your transaction is completed, you'll be given a cell phone number with the area code you're in. The employee may ask you which number you want out of a few options, or not. At the store, they will hook up the cell phone you chose to this number. When you take it home, charge the phone and it'll be ready to go.

5. Start using your cell phone and give people your cell phone number. You can put all your contacts into your cell phone. If you call people from your cell phone, your cell phone number should show up on their phone.