Step By Step Guide To Choosing A Cell Phone

Cell phones are such a big part of my life these days that I don’t know what I’d do without them. If I’m not using a cell phone I’m writing about one!

Probably because I spend so much time with phones I regularly get questions from family members about which phone to get, and it’s a difficult question to answer. I thought I’d write a brief post outlining some of the important factors when choosing a phone, so I can just direct people to this blog rather than repeating myself.

Before you start looking for a cell phone you need to be aware of the various costs. If you go for a contract cell phone then there’s the monthly cost as well as the initial price of the phone. Usually, the more money you spend on the contract the less you’ll need to pay for the handset itself, but this depends on the model.

There’s also the cost for data allowance. Most contract plans come with a certain amount of data. If you exceed this amount you need to know how much you have to pay.

As you can probably tell, I think the contract is the most important factor when choosing a phone. The handset is what everyone gets excited about, but the monthly cost (over the course of 12, 18 or 24 months) is the main expense.

Once you’ve decided on what you need for a contract the easy part is choosing a phone. Just write down the features you want (touch screen, 3G internet, Wi-Fi etc) and look for a phone that does everything you want. Don’t go on brand name – just because an iPhone is a popular cell doesn’t mean it’ll be right for you.