Knowing between Mobile Phone Types and Phone Plans Will Save You Time and Money

Many people go looking for mobile phones without too much emphasis being put on the mobile phone plans. Many new users who sign up to the different networks have been sold to rather than choosing the best option the suits them. Research is important. Mobile phones & plans can be an expensive commodity.


Types of Mobile Phones:

• Camera Phone The mobile phone itself is not an ongoing expensive. It's a one off purchase that should last in good working order until you want to upgrade. Your own personal tastes and styles should determine what mobile phone you want (not the sales assistant behind the desk). Many phones on today's market have a built in camera. The camera phone is by far the most popular phone for it's multifunction use. Not only can you capture that perfect photo you can also send pictures to friends and family or upload to your PC. Many of the camera phones have a zoom in/out option and a rotating lens.





• PDA Phone Personal Digital Assistant or PDA mobile phones are generally the most expensive of the range. This type of phone has specifications similar to that of the PC. They have their own processor and memory and even have the excellent TFT display. This type of phone is ideal for sales reps or people who like to work from different locations apart from the office. This phone has word processor capabilities.
  
  
  
• GPS Phone Global Positioning System or GPS mobile phones are proving more and more popular. The newest on the market between the different mobile phone types. Many companies who issue company mobile phones especially to sales reps or drivers are diverting to the GPS cell type. The type of phone will give a precise location and whereabouts to the receiver.

Mobile phone plans
Mobile Phone plans are the most important factor when looking to purchase a mobile phone for the very first time or changing from one network to another. Before you sign up on a plan you need to ask yourself the following questions:

1. Will the phone be used mainly for calling friends or family?
2. Is the phone going to be used for business?
3. Are you allowed your mobile phone on during working hours?
4. Will you need your cell for international calls?
5. Will you be sending many SMS texts?

It is important to be honest with yourself in answering the above questions, if not you will end up the long-term loser. Remember you will more than likely have to sign a one-year contract with the mobile phone carrier, if you think things through now it will only save you money and stress. Do not get taken in from carriers offering you a certain amount of free texts per month. The calls themselves are the expense.

Watch out for the roaming rates
Watch out for the roaming charges. If you intend to travel from state to state or one country to another different carriers have different rates. The can vary dramatically, be warned.

What about the prepaid mobile phones?
If you find that you intend using the phone only a minimal amount of time, you should consider a prepaid mobile phone. The pre paid option is more expensive per minute during use but it has it's own advantages such as:

• No contract to be signed
• No monthly line rental
• No service fee
• No credit checks
• No deposit required
• No penalties if you decide never to use it again as you have no contract to begin with

Many people think that you cannot get a prepaid mobile phone with built in camera. This is incorrect as many carriers are offering the prepaid phones that are camera mounted. Be careful, sending pictures by text with a prepaid cell to friends or family is much more expensive than with a bill phone. With the prepaid option you know exactly what you are spending at all times. Ideal for those who are on a tight budget.

Where do I get credit for my prepaid mobile phone?
It's very easy. You can top up your credit in most stores. Just tell the assistant what carrier you are with and how much you need to top up for with credit. Many stores have vending machines where you operate the top up yourself. You can also call your mobile phone carriers with your credit card and top up from your own home. Always choose a carrier that has a free toll number. There is nothing more annoying than a carrier charging it's own customers for phone calls.