The Best Prepaid Cell Phone Plans

Prepaid wireless cell phone service is taking the United States by storm. What was once an option for only credit challenged customers is fast becoming a preference for bargain hunters of all class. The poor economy has obviously been the catalyst for the prepaid movement.

Prepaid cell phones are attractive because monthly fees can be substantially reduced and there's no contract. You pay upfront for what you need. Not surprisingly, cell phone companies are now being forced to compete for the prepaid customer business. And more competition means better deals for the consumer.

Roll Over vs. Expired Minutes

If possible, try to get a prepaid wireless plan that allows for roll over minutes. Some plans may not allow customers to roll over their unused minutes. The Net10 LG 300G, for example, has 300 minutes minimum purchase without the ability to roll over any unused minutes. Basically the 300 minutes must be used within 60 days or the unused time is forfeited. This works out to $15 a month.

If you want to convert your Apple iTouch into a cellphone and receive free wireless service, follow these simple instructions:

http://www.blackfridayitouch.com/2011/05/how-to-turn-itouch-into-phone.html

Other wireless plans have a roll over feature that allows customers to roll over their unused service, usually for up to a year. Additionally, some companies allow users to buy extra minutes based upon a set amount of minutes and price, while others allow customers to add what ever amount they desire.

There are basically four major Prepaid Cell Phone Plans:

1. Pay as you go (PAYG)

2. Monthly plan

3. Daily plan

4. Unlimited plan

A List of the Best Prepaid Wireless Phone Services

Cricket

http://www.mycricket.com/paygo/prepaid-cell-phone-plans

1. $1 daily unlimited (Talk)

2. $2 daily unlimited (Talk + Long Distance)

3. $3 daily unlimited (Talk + Long Distance +Text, Pictures, Web)

Virgin Mobile

http://www.virginmobileusa.com/cell-phone-plans/beyond-talk-plans.jsp

1. $25 monthly unlimited (Text, Email, Data, & Web (300 anytime min.))

2. $40 monthly unlimited (Text, Email, Data, & Web (1200 anytime min.))

3. $60 monthly unlimited (Text, Email, Data, & Web)

Boost Mobile

http://plans.boostmobile.com/paygo.aspx

1. $40 monthly unlimited

2. $60 Blackberry monthly unlimited

3. $2 daily unlimited

4. $3 Blackberry daily unlimited

5. $.10 a minute pay as you go plan

Net10

http://www.net10.com

1. $60 for 900 minutes (90 days)

2. $45 for 600 minutes (60 days)

3. $30 for 300 minutes (60 days)

4. $20 for 200 minutes (30 days)

5. $100 for 1,500 minutes (180 days)

Verizon Wireless

http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/splash/prepay.jsp?CMP=KNC-PaidSearch&rf=google.com

1. $64.99 monthly 450 minutes (talk and text)

2. $84.99 monthly 900 minutes (talk and text)

3. $94.99 unlimited (talk and text)

4. $44.99 monthly 450 minutes (talk only)

5. $64.99 monthly 900 minutes (talk only)

6. $74.99 unlimited (talk only)

T-Mobile

http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/plans/prepaid-plans.aspx

1. $70 monthly unlimited (talk and text 2GB)

2. $50 monthly unlimited (talk and text 100 MB)

3. $30 monthly 1500 minutes (talk and text 30MB)

4. $15 monthly unlimited text ($.10 min talk)

5. $100 for 1000 minutes talk (one year refill – text, picture, video extra fees)

6. $50 for 400 minutes talk (90 day refill –text, picture, video extra fees)

7. $30 for 160 minutes talk (90 day refill –text, picture, video extra fees)

8. $10 for 30 minutes talk (90 day refill –text, picture, video extra fees)

Tracfone

http://www.tracfone.com

1. $119.99 for 800 minutes (one year of service)

2. $99.99 for 400 minutes (one year of service)

3. $9.99 for 30 minutes (30 days of service)

4. $79.99 for 450 minutes (90 days pay as you go)

5. $39.99 for 200 minutes (90 days pay as you go)

6. $29.99 for 120 minutes (90 days pay as you go)

7. $19.99 for 60 minutes (90 days pay as you go)

AT&T

http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/go-phones/index.jsp

1. $2 daily unlimited (talk and text)

2. $60 monthly unlimited (talk and text)

3. $75 monthly unlimited (talk and text 200MB)

4. $.10 a minute simple rate plan (text $19.99 a month)

To learn more about prepaid options visit Wiki at:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prepaid_mobile_phone