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Whether you're buying your first cell phone, upgrading to a newer one or contemplating a new cell phone plan, it's a good idea to thoroughly research your purchase. There are a multitude of companies, cell phone plans and rates available. You can pick from family plans, prepaid time cards, and plans tailored to your specific needs. The list, like the beat, goes on. The purpose of this article is to help guide you through the large amount of choices. This article includes some suggestions to help you decide which cell phone and cell phone plan is right for you.

One of the things to consider when looking for a new cell phone is what cell phone accessories you need and want. It's also wise to acquaint yourself with some websites that rate and review cell phones and cell phone accessories. Cell phone companies such as Nokia, Motorola and LG provide easy to use quiz's to help determine what cell phone is right for your busy lifestyle. Because you are busy, I have done a little homework for you and have come up with some ideas to help you make the right choice when buying a new cell phone.

There are a few factors to consider when buying or upgrading your phone. Part of what you want to look for in a cell phone is what rates are available if you are buying more than one phone. Many cell phone companies are currently offering “family plans” which make owning more than one phone very attractive.

The following are some guidelines to consider when researching a cell phone and cell phone plans purchase:

1. Economy

Advances in technology have revolutionized the communications industry. This technology has introduced the world to digital cameras and has also revolutionized the world of cell phones. This technology has enabled a cell phone to act as a camera and in some cases to fit in the palm of your hand. This is why the sky is the limit in the cases of some cell phone prices. You can pay as much as you like for all the internal options that a cell phone is equipped with. To further drive up the cost of your cell phone purchase, there are numerous cell phone accessories that are essential to the safe operation of the unit and some which are simply frills.

If funds are limited but you still need a reasonably good phone and corresponding cell phone plan, there are companies that provide cell phones free of charge with the purchase of a phone plan. These plans were previously called contracts and most of them were fairly long term (at least 3 years). This is no longer the case. Many companies like Verizon, T-Mobile and Nextel will provide a phone for free and won't insist on a lengthy commitment.

Some Options To Consider:

Prepaid Cell Phones – Are they right for you?

If you are considering a prepaid cell phone, it is a good idea to ask yourself how often will you be using the phone. A prepaid cell phone can be more expensive than a regular monthly rate and contain hidden charges and restrictions. If you need a cell phone simply for occasional use, a prepaid cell phone is probably a good choice.

Family Plans – You Control who pays the bill.

Many companies are offering “Family Plans”. This is making owning a cell phone even more economical. These cell phone plans allow the owner to provide a family member or in the case of small business, an employee, a cell phone. The principal owner of the plan pays for the air-time (at a discounted rate) and long distance. Using a family plan for a small business is a great way to keep track of cell phone expenditures and keeping the telephone budget low.

Cell Phone Accessories – The costs add up!

When something shows up on the market, you want it…now! In the marketing world, you are known as an “Early Adopter” and Early Adopters always pay more. Communications companies love you! You are ultimately their test market to find out what consumers are willing to pay for the newest features and latest gadgets available as cell phone accessories. There are numerous pages on the World Wide Web of cell phone accessories. Numerous pages; so where to look? Start with Verizon or T-Mobile as they provide stylish phones free of charge. These cell phones come with many accessories included in the start up cost. If economy is an issue with you, stick with the basics. You will only need to buy the following items:

• Handsfree Car Headset
• Battery Charger

It isn't a very sexy list but if economy is important to you then that is really all you need. BUT if economy isn't number one on your list of what to look for in a cell phone, read on.

2. The Latest And Greatest – Can You Say “E A R L Y A D O P T E R?”

If you want the latest in technology, be prepared to pay for it. A minimum of $200.00 will buy only the most basic of cell phones. In the case of pricing for cell phones and cell phone accessories the sky truly is the limit. Nokia, Motorola, LG, Ericsson and Kyocera provide an established name in cell phone technology and they also provide cutting edge features in their repertoire of cell phone offerings. Check out their web sites for the latest and greatest in cell phone offerings.

3. Style – Looking Good For A Price

Many companies include face plates as a catchy cell phone accessory. You can wear your heart or your favorite sports team on your sleeve. Motorola, for example carries a cell phone face plate that features a major league hockey team. You can even pick up a purse to carry your cell phone to the most elegant occasions. Check out these “must have” little numbers on the Motorola site or one of the many other sites on the internet selling these aftermarket accessories. If you love color and need to match your cell phone to your Mercedes that is possible too!

Would you like something a little different? A cell mate is the thing to have. This cell phone accessory allows you to dress your cell phone. This item was adopted by Ashley Judd who is reported to have many different plush covers for her cell phones. These items are available from a limited number of cell phone companies and other manufacturers. Type your brand of cellphone and “cell mate” into your favorite search engine to find a unique cover for your cell phone.

4. Reliability – When You Need Your Cell Phone To Be Dependable

One of the most important features when looking for a cell phone is dependable service. There is no point in having a cell phone and the most up to date cell phone accessories if the phone is not reliable. Some cell phone companies advertise that they provide the best cell phone service but unfortunately this isn't always true. Ensure that you deal with experienced cell phone service providers such as AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile.

5. Rate Plan Flexibility

Phone plans – finding what's right for you.

Family plans, call home plans, free included cell phones and prepaid cell phones! There's a multitude of choices but what is right for you? Your lifestyle will indicate what type of phone plan you need. If your cell phone is your main source of communication and half your life is spent on your cell, you need a plan that will guarantee you the most air time for the least amount of money. If you have children and want to give them the opportunity to have a cell phone but want to control the amount of time they use it, a family plan may be the right choice for you. Perhaps you need to call a certain phone number regularly, then a “call home” plan is the choice that serves your needs best. Do your research to find the best fit possible. Gone are the days when you had to fit the cell phone plan; today companies such as Verizon and AT&T make sure that the cell phone plans fits you.

The Choice Is Yours – The Sky's The Limit

As you can see, there are lots to look for when shopping for a new cell phone. This article covered only a portion of the information available on the World Wide Web and in the Marketplace. I hope you found it helpful in your search for just the right cell phone company for your unique lifestyle. Keep in touch!

© 2005 http://www.cell-phone-n-plans.com

About the Author Lillian Fuller is a talented and successful freelance writer for hire providing tips and advice for consumers about cell phones, cell phone plans and cellular accessories. Her numerous articles offer valuable insight and informative views on many different topics.

Mobile phones get charged through batteries or through a phone charger. Now if you feel that using batteries is a better option for you because you don't want the hassle of charging you mobile every time, you should keep in mind how much you are going to use the mobile before going in for buying the battery. Here is a look at the typical mobile phone batteries.

Nickel Cadmium Batteries – These batteries are rechargeable and the important thing to keep in mind is to recharge them once you have completely drained their power. Not doing so can give you the memory effect, wherein certain portion of the battery remains uncharged for a certain period because it has a previous charge. The battery simply forgets that the area needs to be recharged.

Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries – These batteries are better than the Nickel Cadmium Batteries to the extent that they last longer, but then again you have to take are no to succumb to the memory effect.

Lithium Ion Batteries – This is the latest in mobile phone batteries and everyone is going in for them. They don't have the memory effect and defiantly last longer than the prior version.

It does not just know which battery to use that's important; you also need to know how to maintain the batteries so that they last longer. Never keep batteries exposed to extreme temperatures. Also ensure that they are fully discharged before recharging and keep them in working condition by discharging and recharging them as and when required. They should not be left out in the open where moisture can affect them and when the battery finally does wear out, dispose it according to the instruction for battery disposal. When charging the battery ensure to use the same manufacturer's charger as this makes your battery to last longer.

The batteries must be kept clean using a cotton swab and alcohol. This keeps the connection between the battery and the portable device better. Ensure that you battery's vibrator is not on when not required because it will consume more of battery power. When not using you mobile phone keep it turned it off to make you battery serve you longer. If you have power saving features in your mobile be sure to use them as this can really help in making you battery serve you for longer.

In early days, keeping a mobile phone was a costly affair so it was a status symbol and people were in minority to afford a mobile phone. Time passed and slowly a mobile phone becomes a part of life.

Now it is neither a status symbol nor luxury electronic gadget. It is a basic need of a person. We are so attached to our mobile phones that it is difficult to pull on without it. Without mobile phone set we find ourselves incomplete. We do not home without mobile set, any case we forget it to carry with our whole day exercise of business, and personal or social get disturbed.

Today a person can forget his pen or purse but not a mobile phone. Hardly is it 1% mistake forgetting a mobile phone at home or in office. Obviously, it keeps ringing and where is the recess to forget it. Also some day like Sunday, when there is little need of the mobile phone habit keep alerting its absence? A child grows to young and then an old man keeping his mobile phone in his pocket. What is change only model of phone or color?

It is not surprise that there are the people in our society who are not conform to mobile phones, but today they are less in number. But fact is that the same people have their sons or daughters, who love their mobile phone like their leg or arm. Today mobile phone is essential as it is used at every moment for a modern person. It is gifted as other stuff on birthday or in marriage ceremony. It is used in conveying congratulations or condolences to a friend, booking air ticket; booking home used cooking gas, calling a mechanic for the car etc. Think the area, which is not covered by the mobile phone.

Mobile phone is playing an important role in modern life. Without a mobile, a business is next to impossible, and then only businessman should keep it to carry out their business, but a big NO. Today let it be a student, a service man; mechanic, salesman, and vendor, auto rickshaw man all are in possession of a mobile phone to carry out their work. People are in habit of keeping more than one mobile phone; a person has two or more phone sets in his hand. Whatever we call mobile phone is a basic need not only of a man but also of our society.