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Cell Phone Service Plan Analysis

With so many service plans to choose from, which one is made specifically for you? We break down all your choices from the major and prepaid cell phone carriers.
Mega List: Best Prepaid Wireless, Pay-as-You-Go Plans
This is a library of the best prepaid wireless and pay-as-you-go plans at the major no-contract carriers. The list features all prepaid plans from AT&T, Boost Mobile, Consumer Cellular, Cricket, Jitterbug, PlatinumTel, Straight Talk, T-Mobile, TracFone and Virgin Mobile.
Which Networks Do the Prepaid Wireless Carriers Use?
Sometimes it’s clear which network a prepaid carrier is actually using and sometimes it’s not. This article simply lists which carrier you’re actually using with a lower-cost prepaid wireless carrier.
Independent Prepaid Wireless Site Rates 30 Carriers; T-Mobile Wins
PrepaidReviews.com, which is an independent site for consumer information on low-cost prepaid wireless service, has rated 30 carriers. T-Mobile tops the list.
Alltel Wireless Unveils Underwhelming, Restrictive Unlimited Messaging
A big mistake is newly announcing something that’s already obsolete. That’s what Alltel has done by automatically “enhancing” some of its plans with unlimited messaging.
Straight Talk at Walmart: Unlimited No-Contract Minutes, Texts for $45
Straight Talk offers a nationwide plan for $45 with unlimited minutes and text messages, but with only 30 megabytes of data for data-enabled phones.
User Answer: What’s Your Favorite Cell Phone Plan?
Share your story here about how much you're spending per month, how many minutes you get for your wireless buck and the pros and cons associated with your plan.
PlatinumTel Unveils $50 Unlimited Voice, Texting Plan With Some Data
Nationwide pay-as-you-go carrier PlatinumTel has unveiled a $50 unlimited voice and texting plan with 100 megabytes of high-speed 3G monthly data.
PlatinumTel Adds $10 Unlimited Data Option With $50 Unlimited Plan
After announcing a $50 plan with unlimited voice and texting but only 100 megabytes of data, PlatinumTel has fired back with a $10 bolt-on option for unlimited data.
How to Affordably Cancel Your Cell Phone Contract
What happens if you're under contract and you lose your job or otherwise experience financial hardship? How can you affordably break or cancel your cell phone contract?
Virgin Mobile Launches $49.99 Unlimited Plan
Virgin Mobile on April 15, 2009 became industry competitive yet again with a new Totally Unlimited prepaid wireless plan for $49.99.
Analysis: Is Prepaid Wireless or a Monthly Contract Right For You?
This comprehensive analysis compares scenarios for 200, 400 or 1,000 minutes per month with prepaid wireless versus contract plans at Virgin Mobile, Boost Mobile, Net10, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, Tracfone and AT&T.
Prepaid Cell Phones: Virgin Mobile vs. Verizon Wireless
When is it cheaper to pay as you go for prepaid cell phones rather than be bound by a lengthy contract? This article analyzes various pay-as-you-go and contract-based scenarios with Virgin Mobile and Verizon Wireless in an apples-to-apples comparison.
Cricket Launches Wireless Service in Chicago, Puts 2,400 to Work
All-unlimited Cricket wireless service has launched in Chicago with 2,400 workers employed because of the expansion.
Spending Too Much on Your Bill? Illinois Residents Are, Report Says
After scrutinizing more than 32,000 cell phone bills as well as local and long-distance phone bills, a report reveals that at least Illinois consumers are paying too much on their bills to the tune of $575 each year.
Boost Mobile Unveils $50 Unlimited Voice, Data Prepaid Cell Phone Plan
Boost Mobile, which competes with MetroPCS and Cricket Wireless, is now offering an unlimited voice and data prepaid cell phone plan for only $50.
Cricket Wireless Expands $45 Unlimited Cell Phone Service
Cricket Wireless from San Diego-based Cricket Communications, which is a division of Leap Wireless, has expanded its low-cost wireless service to its largest market yet: Chicago.
Cell Phone or Home Phone Service? Talk Unlimited for $10, T-Mobile @Home Says
T-Mobile @Home service only costs $10 per month for unlimited home phone service. What's the catch? About.com investigates.
Virgin Mobile: Interview on Reasoning Behind ‘Totally Unlimited’ Plan
“Totally Unlimited” for $79.99 per month isn’t actually totally unlimited. This interview between About.com cell phones guide Adam Fendelman and Virgin Mobile delves into why.
Prepaid Cell Phones: Virgin Mobile’s Unlimited $79.99 Plan to Undercut Industry
Virgin Mobile made cell phone history on July 1, 2008 when it launched the industry’s lowest-priced “everything” cell phone service plan. For $79.99 a month with no contract or credit card required, you can talk as long as you want.
Comprehensive Cell Phone, Wireless Service Plan Buying Guide
For more information, WirelessGuide.org is a comprehensive cell phone and wireless service plan buying guide.
Cell Phone Service Plan Comparisons at LetsTalk.com
LetsTalk.com lists an objective variety of cell phone service plans and mobile phones.
New, Pre-Paid Cell Phone Service Plans at PhoneDog.com
PhoneDog.com lists third-party information about new cell phone service plans along with pre-paid plans.
Compare Various Cell Phone Service Plans at YouNeverCall.com
Compare a wide array of cell phone service plans and phones at YouNeverCall.com.
Objective Selection of Cell Phone Service Plans at Wirefly
Wirefly lists an objective selection of cell phone service plans from the major carriers.

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