How to Choose a Cell Phone Carrier: 4 Steps

How to Choose a Cell Phone Carrier: 4 Steps

There are countless options for buying cell phones these days. Since buying a cell phone usually means having to sign up for a difficult-to-negotiate 2-year contract, you want to make sure that the carrier providing you with your phone has a good coverage area and a good selection of phones. This article will show you what to do.



Steps


1. Check out their coverage map to see what their coverage area is and the strength of the signals where you live. Does it look strong? Or is the signal strength low to poor?

2. Look at their catalog or website to see their selection of phones to see if they have the kind of phone you need. What features do each of the phones have? Do they have smartphones?

3. Set a price range and see if they meet that range for both monthly service and the cost of the phone.

4. Check out what other people have to say about cell phone providers. Read cell phone reviews and find out what consumer watch groups such as the Better Business Bureau and Consumer Reports have to say.