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.
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.
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.
phone your bank ASAP!
Nope. A wireless company will not lend you a phone without signing you up for service. i think Verizon wireless will allow u to try out there network for 1 free month without signing a contract, or at least they use to let u Sorry. All wireless phone company's suck. "Sept fo at&t y'all!
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.
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.
About $189.99 with a 2-yr contract. AN extra $20 for unlimited texting. UGHH. Full retail price means WITHOUT the contract. As in going into Verizon wireless and buying just the phone. JUST the phone. And its just under $600.
The best place to start is with an online pricing agent. They can assure you what a reasonable price is for the phone you want. Then you can either buy the phone online or go to a cell phone store such a Verizon to pick up the phone. If you want the cheapest cell without signing a contract then buying a cell phone online at Ebay is a good bet. For a new cellphone with a good warrenty retail stores such as BestBuy work well. If you are signing a contract with a phone service then buy a phone through them can save lots.
Yep, and No-Contract phones are better
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.