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The other day, someone sent me an email asking for more information about the “cect i9 prepaid phone.” I had to explain that the phone isn’t exclusively this type of phone, although this is certainly an option. The phone will work with carriers or networks which use GSM sim cards, and this encompasses all sorts of plans, including a monthly contract, pay as you go, and pre paid options. Which will end up being cheaper for you is going to depend upon how you use the phone. Common Carriers Or Networks For The i9 Cell Phone: As I said, all GSM sim card based networks work great. This includes Fido, Cingular, AT&T, and T Mobile. Currently, the phone doesn’t work with CDMA networks like Verizon and virgin mobile.

Once you have the sim activated, you just pop it into the phone. Now, this phone has two slots, but it will work with one too. And, some people will chose to use the different slots for different things, meaning they will find a cheap talk plan (like ten cents per minute with out a contract) and use that for one slot and then they will find a data plan to use for the Internet or MMS and use the other slot for that. Some will actually use two different networks for best coverage or some will get two phone numbers. It really just depends upon how you are going to be using the phone.
Most non contract options have you paying per minute, per text, per data usage, etc. but many also offer bundles. For example with AT&T’s GoPhone, you can pay .20 per minute or you can pay $6.99 and then get all calls for .10 per minute. Most comparable plans are similar and many will offer you specials for folks on the same plan. Pay As You Go With CECT Phones: There are pay as you go options too. AT&T has a program called “pick your plan.” If you are a heavy user, this can work out to be cheaper than paying by the minute. (Some people don’t use the phone enough for this to make sense, and they end up paying for minutes they don’t use.)

T mobile prepaid phone also has a pay as you go option called “flex pay” which is similar. Both plans offer around 300 minutes for about $30. Prepaid Internet On The CECT i9: Most people who are interested in this phone are also very interested in the Internet. You’re not limited to contracts to use this either. Many of the pre paid companies will let you pay per KB, but this can really add up. Go Phone has the data bundles for $4.99 for a MB or $19.99 for 100MB.

If you are a heavy user or are going to be downloading a lot, you can sometimes find unlimited prepaid Internet sims that give you a month’s worth of unlimited Internet. These run about $25 – $30. Sometimes, they also include talk, text, etc. Once you find a cheap talk plan where you are getting cheap minutes, keep that active to receive calls so that you always have the same number. But, then making your calls on the all inclusive sim if you talk a lot can make a lot of sense.

In today’s economy, a lot of folks are understandably very leery of a monthly commitment, especially if they don’t use everything that they are paying for.

The main benefits of prepaid cell phone service are not having to worry about going over on your minutes, no contract, or a very limited contract, and control over your spending. If you like the idea of having cell phone service without a contract, but want the benefits you’ll find in a contracted cell phone plan without the contract, a monthly prepaid plan might be just the ticket for you. If you seldom use a cell phone, but still want to have access from time to time, a Pay as You Go prepaid plan will be your best bet.

Let’s start with the best monthly prepaid cell phone plans. AT&T’s GoPhone Pick Your Plan is one of the best in the business for monthly prepaid. Refurbished GoPhone phones start at around $10.00 when you buy online. Monthly plans start at $29.99 for two hundred minutes for the basic plan, and $69.99 for their premium plan which includes unlimited mobile to mobile, plus unlimited nights and weekends, and 650 anytime minutes. The best plan for value is $49.99 with 3000 night and weekend minutes, unlimited mobile to mobile, and 400 anytime minutes.

T-mobile also has a very good monthly prepaid plan with all the benefits of monthly post paid. With T-Mobile FlexPay , phones start at around $30.00, but currently free after a $30 mail in rebate. Plans start at $39.99 a month for 300 minutes, unlimited nights and weekends, plus unlimited calling to 5 numbers of your choice with MyFaves. Before signing up for a T-Mobile FlexPay plan you’ll need to purchase your phone.

Now for the best Pay as You Go Plans . It works much like a prepaid phone card but for your cell phone. TracFone allows you to buy 400 minutes for $99.99, plus get your phone for free. You could also get a free phone by signing up for the $29.99 plan with 120 minutes, but you’ll need to add more minutes in a specified time range to keep your number active. Top up cards are as little as $20.

Another really good Pay as You Go provider is Net10 with 10 cent per minute calling anywhere, and everywhere. For $69.99 you’ll get a very nice camera phone, 300 minutes, and you don’t have to add more minutes to your phone for at least 60 days. After that, you can add minutes whenever you need them, and refill cards can be purchased at many local stores, and convenient stores.

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