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Saturday, October 31, 2009

Prepaid Cell Phones - Yay or Nay?

By Edward Dantes

Try to think back to the time when cell phones were not yet so crucial in our lives. Back then, people were satisfied to just swap letters. If you had something to say to those located many miles away, you had to wait for a few days before they would find out what it was.

Now, you scarcely have to wait a few seconds before someone on the other side of the earth can hear your message. You can do this anytime and in any place. Indeed, amazing this development may be, humans now take it for granted. Almost everyone has mobile phones nowadays. In fact, it's quite difficult to function without one. But the question is whether or not you should get a prepaid cell phone or opt for those with a definite plan.

To aid in deciding, let us analyze the good and bad points of using a prepaid phone.

Advantages of Using a Prepaid Cell Phone

Perhaps the greatest advantage of using a prepaid mobile phone is that it can be rather inexpensive, especially for those who do not depend too much on their cell phones. If you only use your phone for emergencies or other important issues and don't really use it as a primary method of communication, then this would be best for you. Also, a prepaid cell phone is rather easy to set up. In contrast to, one year contracts, no credit check is required and no deposit either. It's really, and you do not need to agree to any contracts in order to use your phone. It is also undeniably easier to watch over your expenses with a prepaid mobile phone.

Disadvantages of Using a Prepaid Cell Phone

However, using a Prepaid Cell Phone does have its disadvantages. For one thing, you will have to be extra vigilant at keeping at least a small amount of credit in your phone. If not, you might find yourself in an emergency without any money left for making a necessary call. Also, when it comes to rates, calls and SMS will be more pricey as compared to contractual deals. Also, some providers actually put a time limit on the credit. This means that if you don't consume your credit before a certain time, then the credit will be eaten up.

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