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Most people choose a cell phone because of the "cool" factor or the status symbol that it represents, but the truth is, all cell phone companies carry attractive cellular phones. Choosing a carrier and cellular phone service plan based on the phone can make for a miserable cellular experience throughout the life of your contract (which could be up to 2 years). By far the most important factor you should consider when cell phone shopping, is the cellular company. After all, you don't want to sacrifice cellular quality, minutes, or coverage for a neat looking cell phone, right?

So what are some things to look for when looking to buy a new cellular phone? Here's a good checklist to go by. Remember to ask questions if you're unsure about anything before you sign a contract.

1. The number 1 rule to know before you buy a cell phone, is to shop online. You'll find amazing deals at places like www.CellularBooth.com where the high volume of sales and the low overhead of a physical store and pushy sales people make for a more pleasant and less expensive buying experience. Sometimes you'll save up to $250 on a single purchase!

It's also great for a one-stop shopping place since they offer all the major carriers and all of your favorite cell phones at a huge discounted price.

2. Keep in mind that recent changes in the law, which allows you to now switch cellular phone services and keep your same number, have made the cellular industry more competitive than ever. You'll find that nearly every company has some sort of special offer. One company may offer a free cell phone, while another may give you free minutes. It will definitely pay of in the long run to look at what every cell phone company offers.

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Cellular Phone Service Industry News

07/03/2008 09:40 PM

Asustek to Offer Eee PC With Built-in 3G Wireless (PC World)

PC World - Asustek will offer an Eee PC later this year with built-in 3G connectivity.

07/03/2008 02:26 PM

Openmoko's Neo FreeRunner Smartphone Really Is Open (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - Openmoko has taken the wraps off its Neo FreeRunner, a Linux-based smartphone based on the company's open mobile-computing platform. Before you yawn about reading yet another product-introduction story -- especially about a handset that lacks 3G capability -- what sets the Neo FreeRunner apart is that it really is open, literally and figuratively.

07/03/2008 12:49 PM

Nokia 6220 Smartphone Released (TechWeb)

TechWeb - InformationWeek - The Nokia 6220 classic design includes 3G connectivity, compatibility with Microsoft Office applications, Bluetooth capabilities, and a 5-megapixel camera.


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