Don’t lock into that costly cell phone contract until you’ve crunched the cell phone numbers and done the mobile math.
Comparing a variety of cell phone plans could save you money over the long term, especially if a prepaid plan coupled with an unlocked phone gives you the freedom to roam without paying the steep price of being handcuffed to a carrier’s inflexible contract.
Call Me Maybe: Why my $783 unlocked iPhone is a ringin' deal
Can you save money with an unlocked cell phone? I show you how!
I used this simple spreadsheet (and my brain) to compare various cell phone plan options — both contract and prepaid — before deciding that an unlocked phone saved me the most money.
Download: Compare Cell Phone Plans SpreadsheetSince Squawkfox is about being a smarter, less spendy consumer, I want you to download this free tool to see if there’s a better talkin’ and textin’ mobile deal in your area.
Love,
Kerry
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Kerry – thanks for sharing. I recently switched to a new company – TalkForGood (Www.talkforgood.com) Saving a bundle and the reception is great … Same as Verizon.
L