i just called to say

By admin
Dec 20, 2007
4:00 am

i just called to say … With an estimated 250 million subscribers (82 percent) using cellular phones in the United States, wireless providers use prepaid, no-contract-clause and all-inclusive plans to complement their contracts and recruit as many new users as possible. For the budget-conscious young professional or those individuals with a shaky credit history, ro identifies a few providers with plans that offer more bang for your bucks. – gavin philip godfrey

	1. Provider: Metro PCS Plans: With flat rates from $30-$50 a month and no binding contracts or activation fees, Metro PCS is a credible service provider for those who don’t want be contractually bound. We say: No strings. No problem.
	2. Provider: Verizon Wireless Plan: INpulse Power plans allow users to pay as you go, thus the financial control is in the sole possession of the customer. Rates vary per city, but “America’s most reliable wireless network” will have you covered no matter where you are. Can you hear us now? We say: If you’d rather manage your own money and usage, this plan is for you.
	3. Provider: Helio Plan: At the flat rate of $99 a month, Helio offers the ultimate package of unlimited text messaging, e-mail, Web surfing and even YouTube (if you’re fortunate enough to own an Ocean). We say: With one price to cover all the cellular necessities and extras that your phone offers, this plan looks like a no-brainer.
	4. Provider: Boost Mobile Plan: Boost Mobile offers both a pay as you go plan as well as their Premium Prepaid service with usage rates that vary per city. Like the Verizon service, managing phone usage and finance is the responsibility of the customer. We say: With two ways to get connected and without the hassle of contracts, Boost Mobile is providing options other companies will be hard-pressed to match.
	5. Provider: AT&T Plan: At 10 cents per minute, the GoPhone is one of the best deals in wireless. Add free nationwide long distance that comes with every plan and you’ve got yourself a steal. We say: Cheap rate from the company with most bars wherever you go. It’s a no-brainer.
	6. Provider: T-Mobile Plan: T-Mobile offers pay as you go plans ranging from $10-$100, and with 90,000 locations worldwide you can re-up on your minutes at any time. We say: Access everywhere and paying as you go; T-Mobile makes staying connected without contracts look easy.
	7. Provider: Virgin Mobile Plan: The world’s first Mobile Virtual Network Operator offers various plans without customers having to sign any contracts. Rates start at $24.99 and go as high as $99.99 We say: Virgin’s service is provided via Sprint/Nextel, so you’re getting a contract free plan with quality service to match.
	8. Provider: Alltel Plan: Alltel offers three different prepaid options with their, pay-per-day (75 cents per day), pay-per-month ($29.99-$69.99) and pay-per-min. plans (15 cents per min.). We say: With plenty of options for every type of customer, Alltel is a tough competitor.