Introduction
Today, home cell phones are simply a way of life. However, whenever it comes to finding the best cell phone provider, it is up to the discretion of each subscriber. In order to decide upon the best home cell phones for yourself, there are some very specific steps that you should take.
Step 1
To begin with you should make a list of what you need from your home cell phones. Make sure that you include any specific features that you are after. This includes things like Internet, email, music and streaming video.
Step 2
Another list that you should make is what you desire to get out of the rate plan for your cell phones. Determine approximately how many minutes you will need for each month, how many text messages you plan to send each month and if you need things like Internet access or international calling. Also think about whether there is a particular type of cell phone you need to have. This is important since some of them are only available from specific companies. For instance, the iPhone is only available from AT&T and the Droid is only available from Verizon.
Step 3
Shop around either via Internet or telephone. Ask the salesman to help you find home cell phones and plans that meet your needs. Find out what this will cost. You may be surprised to find that there are a lot of home cell phones available at discounted rates to customers signing up for a new contract. Make sure to check with the top 10 cell phone companies. These include Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, Cricket, Virgin Mobile, Boost Mobile, TracFone and Power Net Mobile.
Step 4
Once you decide upon companies that offer the home cell phones and rates that you like, you should ask them additional questions. Things that you will want to make sure that you inquire about include how much the cost of the phone itself will be; whether or not there are any additional activation fees that you will need to pay; how much you will pay per minute for your home cell phones if you should happen to go over your rate plan (make sure to find this information out for texting too); and whether or not you need to sign a contract (if so, then you will need to find out whether or not there are any early termination fees).
Step 5
After you are done shopping around and doing your research, take some time to think through all of your options. This is when you will want to make sure that you compare each carrier’s home cell phones, what they cost and any applicable fees that you will need to pay. Make sure that you do all of these things yourself instead of listening to what your friends and family are telling you because everyone has a different budget that they must live by. Now decide which of the different cell phone companies is going to work best for you by meeting your specific needs and by also offering you the best rate that fits well within your budget.
Tips
Take your time and look around. By doing so you'll be able to find the best home cell phone plan.
