By Lewis Lang
Choosing A Cell Phone
Plan Made Simple
One of the questions seniors most frequently ask me is, “What company should I use for cell phone service?” I do have some recommendations depending on a couple of different factors, and if you are not satisfied with you current provider, you should know that the process of switching does not have to be complicated. You may even be able to save some money getting service that is better suited to your needs.
In the past, most people bought a cell phone through one of the big communications companies, such as AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, or T-Mobile. You signed up for a one- or two-year contract, and you either got a free phone or a heavily discounted one.
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