An
increasing number of people of all ages own mobile phones,
enjoying the convenience, freedom and re-assurance they
provide.
There is a range of different handsets and contracts
available, providing mobile communication solutions to
suit consumers
1. What's your budget? Before you do anything else, think
about why you want a mobile phone and determine your
budget. There are numerous types of call plan, to suit
various budgets and needs. There are also services
available to help you keep track of what you spend
consider whether this would help you and check out what
options are available.
2. What are your usage patterns? How often will you be
using the phone, at what time of day and what will be your
average call length? Will you be using the phone mostly
for voice calls, or to SMS friends? Your usage patterns
may help determine what type of plan is best for you and
your budget.
3. What types of plan are available? There are four basic
types of service agreement: fixed-term contracts, monthly
plans, pre-paid or leasing. Pre-paid is ideal if you want
to ensure you stay within a specified budget - perfect for
teenagers. Getting a pre-paid first is also a good way of
finding out what your usage is and helping you decide what
type of plan might best suit you. Monthly plans allow you
the flexibility of receiving monthly bills without signing
a long-term contract. Business users may prefer the
convenience of fixed-term, while leasing may suit you if
you only need a phone and handset for a short time. New
capped' plans (available post or pre-paid, depending on
mobile carrier) also offer convenience and value and may
suit many users.
4. What are the call rates within each plan? Call rates
vary from plan-to-plan. It's important to assess both the
rates and the call charge calculation methods when
assessing your options. Issues to consider include: How
are call charges calculated? On some plans you will be
billed per second, on others, per block of time used
(usually per 30 or 60 seconds), or, on the newer capped'
deals (post and pre-paid), call caps' apply to many
services, providing value and certainty; Is there a flag
fall (an amount paid for each connection, in addition to
call costs)? Are there any special offers (eg cheaper
calls off-peak, or to friends on the same network, or for
SMS)?
5. What features do you need in a handset? A basic handset
will allow you to make calls and send and receive SMS.
You'll need a more sophisticated one if you want to use
the phone abroad, use MMS, voice recording, make video
calls, download video or access the internet. Other
features to consider are battery capacity (some handsets
run longer between charges than others), ease of use, and
your coverage requirements (see coverage'). Consider what
you really need or you'll be paying for features you never
use. If you already have a handset, are you eligible for
other plans?
6. How much flexibility do you need? Consider your need
for flexibility - and your budget - before you buy a
handset or take out a plan. Are you likely to want the
flexibility to upgrade your handset when a new one becomes
available? Might you want to change to a different plan in
six months? There are many different options for paying
for handsets (e.g. up-front, flexi-rent deals, as part of
your service agreement), and different plans (whether
pre-paid or post-paid) have different terms and conditions
for example some include penalties for changing networks,
or plans, for example. Read the small print and check you
can meet all the minimum conditions of the contract before
signing anything.
7. What coverage do you require? Where will you be using
the phone only in metropolitan areas, or in the country?
The two dominant types of mobile network are GSM and CDMA.
Check with the carriers where they have coverage to ensure
they can provide the service where you need it before
signing up. Your coverage requirements may also affect
your handset choice (there are CDMA and GSM handsets).
8. Evaluate the options. Once you've worked out what you
need/want, do your homework; shop around and compare what
is available, and what will best suit your likely usage
and budget.
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