Going Prepaid Wireless So you're thinking about going Prepaid Wireless! Here are some helpful hints to help you select a plan that is right for you. Also visit the Federal Trade Commission's Website to find out more about choosing the cell phone plan that is right for you. Also read the Prepaid GSM introduction to find out about the World Standard in Prepaid Wireless.
This is a great way to control your wireless costs: for teens, international travel, emergencies, students, or a business phone. There are advantages to using a prepaid wireless service: No credit checks, No deposits, No suprise Bills. You control the costs and monitor use.
When you're ready, visit our
"Phones and Plans" page for choices in Prepaid Wireless.
Things To Consider When Selecting Prepaid Wireless Service
Depending on your objective, Prepaid Wireless service may work for you. You must ask the following questions:
1. What type of coverage will you need?
You probably want to select a company that offers the most number of minutes for the type of calls you are going to make.
*Local (in your local calling area)
*National (in your country)
*International (countries other than your home country)
There are Prepaid Wireless plans that work for each of these types of calls.
2. How often will you use your wireless phone monthly?
*Emergencies (0-100 min) Ideal
*Routine use (100-300 min) Great
*Moderate use (300-500 min) Great
*Higher Volume use (500-1000 min) Good
*High use (1000-or more min) Fair
3. Where will you make the majority of your calls?
*From your local area to numbers in your local area?
*From your local area to long distance numbers?
*While roaming outside of your local area?
Prepaid Wireless service can work for all types of calls.
4. Who is going to use this phone?
* Teenagers (Ideal)
* Senior Citizens (Ideal)
* Business Owners (Ideal)
* People On The Go (Ideal)
* Families (Ideal)
Prepaid Wireless is Ideal for many people. You will never use more minutes than you have on your phone. You will never get a surprise cell phone bill, because someone talked longer than they should. Prepaid Wireless is great for those who want the convenience of wireless without any contracts! Everyone can have a wireless phone with prepaid wireless.