Hi! Thanks for the question.
In buying a cell phone it is not wise to start on the features or
bells and whistles first. Initially we should cover the basics and the
most important thing to know is you. What is your personality, needs
and wants..
Our first task is to know who you are. The following websites have
cell phone personality tests matching your identity with the type of
cell phone and services more apt for you.
“The Cellular Phone Buying Test”
http://cellphones.about.com/library/bl_bw_q1.htm
“Cell phone personality test”
http://www.zdnet.com/products/stories/reviews/0,4161,2863668,00.html
We still have one task yet before looking at the phones and services
themselves. We should know what is out there and the facts of cell
phone services and gadgets. Please read them carefully since it will
eventually help you in choosing a particular service.
“Cell Phones - Helping Consumer Make Sense of the Market”
http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/cell_phones.html
“Will a US cell phone work in Europe? Will ein Handy work in the US?”
http://www.german-way.com/german/handy.html
We are now ready to find an appropriate phone and service. The
Wireless Guide website says that if you are a first time buyer, you
must first consider the service provider apt for your requirements
before you buy a particular phone. So our next links will be on
choosing a provider and a service plan.
“How to Choose Your Cell Phone Service Plan”
http://www.wirelessguide.org/plan/choosing-plan.htm
“Prepaid vs. Postpaid Monthly Cellular Service”
http://www.wirelessguide.org/plan/prepaid-monthly.htm
“Cell Phone Buyers Checklist”
http://www.wirelessguide.org/phone/buyers-checklist.htm
“6 Questions and Answers on Buying a Cell Phone”
http://cellphones.about.com/library/bl_qa_intro.htm
“Tips for Choosing your mobile plan”
http://www.ebuyguru.com/BuyingGuide.asp?categoryID=29&articleID=76
“Save Money on Cellular Service Plans”
http://www.techtv.com/freshgear/products/story/0,23008,3401835,00.html
“How Cell-Phone Services Work”
http://www22.verizon.com/about/community/learningcenter/articles/displayarticle1/0,4065,1009z1,00.html
After getting immersed on the type of service plans you think you will
need, it’s now time to choose a phone appropriate for you. These may
have been covered in our personality tests but it would be helpful to
read these comprehensive guides as well.
Since you say that your needs are basic, here are the basic things to
look out for.
“Basic Features of Cell Phones”
http://telecomadmin.gmu.edu/cell/basic.html
“What Features to Look for in a Cell Phone”
http://www.allbusiness.com/articles/content/181.asp
“Cell Phone Buying Guide”
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/feature/-/119749/102-2128236-7487332
“Choose your phone wisely!”
http://cellphones4u.tripod.com/birmingham/id9.html
Our next link meanwhile serves as a warning and lists the possible
mistakes you might make in buying that phone or choosing that service
plan.
“5 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Cell Phone”
http://electronics.cnet.com/electronics/0-20497514-7-1990274.html?tag=txt
Finally here are the different cellular phone plans and their costs.
The link also provides advice on the different types of users and what
is suitable for them.
“What's the best plan for you?”
http://www.consumerreports.org/main/detailv2.jsp?CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=299619&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=162691
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