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How can I find the best cell phone deal?

Finding the best cell phone deals

To find the best cell phone deals, you need to plan ahead, assess your calling needs and compare the plans of various carriers. Consider the following factors before signing up for new cellular phone service.

Free phones

Some cellular phone providers will offer a free cell phone when you sign up with their service, so take that into account when doing a cost comparison between different wireless carriers.

Monthly rate

The first thing to compare between cell phone plans is your monthly rate. There can be many subtle differences between similarly-priced plans amongst different carriers.

Free services

The next thing you should look for is what services are free. Find out if caller ID, voicemail, incoming calls and other types of services come at no charge.

Bundled packages

Wireless carriers will often offer lower rates for bundling services such a messaging, downloads and surfing the Internet. You will also find that some carriers also give a discounted rate if you purchase other types of service from the company. For example, a carrier’s cell phone service can be cheaper if you bundled it with their landline service or home Internet access.

Where to look

Be sure to compare plans and package deals from multiple carriers. Once you have several rate sheets from different providers, you can compare them to each other and find the best wireless deal for your specific needs.

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