Best Buys Quick Tips: Buying a New Cell Phone (click here to read extended article)
- Determine which cellular service provider is best in your area.
- Pay attention to ?continuous talk time? ratings. This is the true gauge of battery life.
- If speakerphone is important to you, you should either test this in the store or do some research. In general, LG cell phones have great speakerphones.
- Look for Bluetooth wireless capable phones.
- Read the fine print on your contract.
- Shop in person, but buy online.
- Consider a Family Plan: you can save up to 50% by sharing minutes
- Travelers: make sure you get the right bands
- Don?t be afraid to return it.
- Consider a cell phone protection plan