Cell Phone Plans 101

People can have cell phone service with or without a service plan. Most people sign up with a carrier for a certain level of service for which they pay a monthly fee. This package includes certain features, depending on the service level in the contract. They are then locked into this contract for a year or more, and have to pay the monthly fee whether or not they use the minutes or features. Most new customers receive a free or discounted price phone when they sign up with a carrier which is why many end up with complicated phones and features they will never use. Once they sign the contract they are obligated for a year or more. If they break the contract, they incur a penalty. Some of these penalties can be hefty. Many people object to this kind of contract. If th View the rest of this article