1. What features to choose?:

No matter now cool a cell Phone looks is only part of what You may really want or need in the phone You choose. There is a lot of flashy advertising and friends that have all types. Consider Your needs first when looking into the features available. The Following are some cell phone options to consider:

-E911 (enhanced 911)
-battery life
-camera
-e-mail
-size and weight
-screen size/color
- Radio
-MP3 Player
-voice commands
- speaker phone(clarity)
-to -do lists
-calendar/organizer
-accessories(het sets,face plates,ring tones, screen savers)
-dual mode
-key pad
-band support
-messaging (MMS, SMS)
-design (many styles)

Once You've narrowed down the choices to a few models, research a little more into reviews on each one and see what other consumers have found.

2. Shop around for savings.

Sometimes buying direct from a company instead of 3rd party can prove to save money. Be sure the phone is warrantied and covered by who sells it to you. Sometimes an unlocked phone that is also compatible with other carriers can be a good deal at times too.

3.Rebates

If You are looking to really save with your budget, See what promotions are going and if one company may match the deal of another but perhaps have some feature you like better. There are often rebate offers that can make the cell phone free with a membership sign up. Consider if you think it will be valuable in the long run.

4. Check the fine Print

Sometimes the small print will throw in an unexpected activation fee or something that is easy to miss. This can make what looks like a great deal really not be so great after all. See small print as well for Warrantee discrepancies.

5. Choose a Good Service Plan

There are more than 60 different plans to check out. These Plans are comparable on the Internet. It is always better to overestimate your usage needs than be short and pay extra fees or be without service when you need it. Travelers can benefit from a National or international Plan.

These are a few tips to consider and should help you arrive at a successful decision on the right Cell Phone and Plan For Your needs!