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Plan Selection


Pre-Paid
Pre-Paid plans allow customers to purchase a pre-determined amount of minutes for a set price. These plans work exactly like calling cards;  when you are out of minutes you have to purchase more in order to continue using the phone. Some prepaid plans include text messaging and other wireless data services.



Post-Paid
Post-paid plans are contract based plans, much like those you sign for a gym membership. By a customer agreeing to have the service for a specified period of time; usually a year to two, the carrier compensates you by providing the customer with a lower monthly charge. If you want to change carriers before the contract you signed expires, you will most likely have to pay an Early Termination Fee.  

Post-paid plans also give customers the use of the newest technology, such as email, sending and receiving photos, video and music downloads. These plans break down into three categories: Individual plans, Family plans and Data plans. The information below is a representation of what each of these plans generally includes, but visit a carrier’s site for specific information.