Having a cell phone is essential for anyone. It can be hard to see someone who doesn’t have one type of phone or another. Even my three year old (who doesn’t have one) is familiar with how to use my iPhone when I’ve seen much older people who don’t even know how to use it to make a phone call.
While smartphones can be great, they’re not always the smartest thing for people who want nothing more than to text or call someone when they want to talk. They have no desire to play games, listen to music and surf the web. If all you need is a hassle-free phone and a low bill, then consider getting pay-as-you-go cell phones.
They are prepaid phones that you can pick up at any of the supermarkets you go to. These are very simple looking and most can’t even be purchased online, although there are a few that do. The best thing about this is that you can be the one to choose how much you want to spend each month because there is no contract that you are bound to.
So pay-as-you-go cell phones work by buying the phone you want, then buying a card that you fill up with minutes. The phone will often cost around $50 – $100 depending on what you want. The card will not cost that much depending on how many minutes you get.
You will need to purchase a card separately if you have the style of phone that will allow you to send text messages or access the Internet. Clearly, the more features they have, the more money you have to spend. Still, you may only pay $50 per month if you use it wisely.
Once you have the card, it will have a code on the back that you must use to reload the minutes. These minutes will last as long as you need. However, when you finally run out, you may need to buy more to be able to make calls or send text messages to your cell phone. These could really help when you’re going to be in college for a few years and need to save money.
