How to Choose a Cell Phone

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Decide between analog, digital, or dual mode phones.. Explore various operating systems.. Look into different designs.

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Decide between analog, digital, or dual mode phones.

Step 1

Decide between analog, digital, or dual mode phones.

2

Explore various operating systems.

Step 2

Explore various operating systems.

3

Look into different designs.

Step 3

Look into different designs.

4

Decide if you want a smart phone, messaging phone, or basic phone.

Step 4

Decide if you want a smart phone, messaging phone, or basic phone.

5

Think about what type of battery you need.

Step 5

Think about what type of battery you need.

6

Consider how often you'll use the camera.

Step 6

Consider how often you'll use the camera.

7

Look into your personal data needs.

Step 7

Look into your personal data needs.

8

Decide what screen size you want.

Step 8

Decide what screen size you want.

9

Figure out the right screen resolution.

Step 9

Figure out the right screen resolution.

10

Find reasonable rates for talk, text, and data.

Step 10

Find reasonable rates for talk, text, and data.

11

Look at roaming fees.

Step 11

Look at roaming fees.

12

Opt for providers that offer free trials.

Step 12

Opt for providers that offer free trials.

13

Look into additional fees.

Step 13

Look into additional fees.

14

Figure out the average contract length.

Step 14

Figure out the average contract length.

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