Are You In the Market For a No Contract Cell Phone?

Have you tried to acquire cellular service only to find out that providers are requiring a hefty deposit because of your not so good credit report? Do not despair, as there are options which cater to those in need of a no contract cell phone. Since a contract is not involved, there are no credit checks. You simply pay month to month, or refill as you need to.

This isn't such a bad option either. Granted, you will pay a bit more per minute than if you did sign up for a two year plan, but you can still get a nice phone, good service, and some pretty good perks.

What makes it much easier to get this service is the fact that you prepay. Surely you have heard of 'pay-as-you-go', right? That is what pay-as-you-go is, prepaid.

A lot of companies such as AT&T, T-Mobile, Cricket, and Virgin Mobile offer prepaid cellular. But each does not necessarily provide service in your area, so first you want to check a coverage map, or submit your zip code to verify that it will work for you. Once you have narrowed down the providers available to you, you should then compare the features of each.

Before you make your final decision though, find out who provides cellular service to your friends, family and colleagues you talk to the most. You see, some company's offer free member to member calling, even with their prepaid option. This can be a huge advantage to you.

Depending upon the carrier you choose, other options can vary too, such as free text messaging, free nights and weekends, free voice mail, etc.

There are two methods of prepay for you to take advantage of. One is to prepay for a chosen plan each month. The other is to purchase prepaid minutes as you need them. Not all companies offer both of these methods, but many do. Simply decide which is right for you.

Often, you can get a better deal on the internet, than if you were to purchase at a retail location. So, keep that in mind if you want to save yourself a little money.