When signing a new cell phone contract you want to make sure that you are getting a plan that will work with your phone. If you have a smart phone, or plan to use web-based features on your phone you should make sure your contract has a data plan. If you are simply using your phone to make calls and send text messages, you most likely will not need such an expensive plan. Lastly, make sure that you can make changes to your plan when signing your contract. If your situation changes with in the normal 2 year contract window you will want the felxability to adjust your plan to suit your needs.
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You can get a free phone from Sprint by signing a contract with them. This contract means that you have to lock in to their services for a period of time, sometimes two or three years. In return, you don't have to pay for your phone.
It will usually be between $99 and up to $499 for an upgrade without a contract extension, depending on the price of the actual phone you are upgrading to.
In my opinion, it isn't. Cell phone carriers don't have the best reputation, and getting out of a contract without an ETF is a total pain.
A go phone is a pay as you go mobile phone service. You purchase a regular phone, and you will pay for the minutes on a monthly basis, without signing a contract.
Verizon is an established cell phone company and as such no better or worse than any other. It is always important to compare and read through all the details, especially the small print, before signing a contract.
This will vary depending on the phone company. I got a free phone for signing a year contract with Verizon. This seems pretty standard. Smart phones usually will cost extra. On average, cell phone service providers will ask for a 2-year contract.
Buying a phone should not be a problem. Signing a contract for phone services typically requires you to be the age of majority, which I believe is 18 in Australia.
You can get one by signing up for a new contract with them. It has to be a contract that runs for 2 years and has wireless service. Choices include a Samsung, Palm or Blackberry phones.
The best cell phone companies that allow you to use their cell phone service without signing a contract are Wind and Koodo. They allow you to use their services on a monthly basis without getting into a long term commitment.
The new Samsung Galaxy II has been advertised by most cell carriers on sale with the signing of a new 2 yr. contract. Some for as low as 79.99 and some of them are even offering them for free with the signing of a longer data contract.