Before using a wireless device, a user needs to subscribe to a cellular calling plan available from a wireless service provider. Like the phones themselves, plans come in various forms, based primarily on the number of calling minutes allocated per month. Individual plans mean that the subscriber can only use one phone to make and receive calls on that plan. Family Plans, also called Shared Plans, allow up to five designated phones to share a large pool of minutes each month. Individual calling plans and shared plans require a subscriber to sign up for a one- or two-year commitment. For those who rarely need to use a cell phone or prefer not to get a long-term contract, Pre-Paid Plans, also called Pay-As-You-Go Plans, can be an ideal option.
For individual calling plans, please shop by carrier through the following links: Alltel Wireless, Cingular, Nextel, Sprint PCS, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Cellular One.
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