When purchasing a cell phone,
avoid contracts over a year. Rates change quickly and what seems like a
good plan at one time can quickly become dated.
Be aware
Some cell phone companies
charge you if you place a call, regardless of whether it is answered or
not. Others charge you it isn’t answered by the 6th ring.
Which one?
When choosing a phone remember
that analog phones usually work everywhere, but have lower quality and
security. Digital phones work in most major cities and add extra
features, such as Internet access.
:: Basic phone tips ::
For emergency
Always have at least one phone
that doesn’t need electricity. That way, if the power goes out, you
won’t be stuck without a phone.
To keep it private
A phone that scrambles signals
between the handset and the base will keep outsiders from listening to
your private conversations.
