Pre-Paid
Pre-Paid plans allow customers to purchase a pre-determined amount of minutes for a set price. These plans work exactly like calling cards;  when you are out of minutes you have to purchase more in order to continue using the phone. Some prepaid plans include text messaging and other wireless data services.

Benefits

• No contract to sign.
• Perfect for kids and teens who might pose a risk to accumulating high monthly  
  bills.
• You will never exceed your monthly bill.

Disadvantages

• You may pay more per minute than if you signed a contract.
• You can not take your cell phone number with you if you choose to change 
  carriers or get a new phone.
• You may not be able to use a Smartphone with a pre-paid plan.
• Your phone choices will not be as extensive and you may not be able to use the 
  newest models.
• If you don't use the phone for an extended period of time, you generally lose the money in your account.

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