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CTIA's “go wireless, go green” website provides useful information about measures consumers can take to be more environmentally responsible, CTIA members’ initiatives to improve their operations to be more sustainable and the eco-friendly value wireless provides other industries.

The website also provides consumers with information on how they can recycle their wireless devices, such as smartphones and cellphones, as well as their wireless accessories. For consumers who want to know what happens once they return their devices and accessories, CTIA explains the recycling, refurbishing and reusing processes.

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Plan Selection


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.



Post-Paid
Post-paid plans are contract based plans, much like those you sign for a gym membership. By a customer agreeing to have the service for a specified period of time; usually a year to two, the carrier compensates you by providing the customer with a lower monthly charge. If you want to change carriers before the contract you signed expires, you will most likely have to pay an Early Termination Fee.  

Post-paid plans also give customers the use of the newest technology, such as email, sending and receiving photos, video and music downloads. These plans break down into three categories: Individual plans, Family plans and Data plans. The information below is a representation of what each of these plans generally includes, but visit a carrier’s site for specific information.