Where to get Cheap Cell Phones

If you are reading this, you probably are somewhat internet savvy and may already be aware of the best way to get a great deal on a cheap cell phone. If not, allow me to enlighten you.

I happen to work in the wireless industry and am very familiar with cell phone pricing. Just about every cell phone carrier offers a cheap cell phone or possibly even a free phone assuming you are a new customer and sign a new 2 year (typically) agreement. However, if you do a little digging and stay away from the major cell phone providers websites, you will probably find a much better deal on a cheap cell phone.

Who I am referring to are the online wireless retailers such as Wirefly.com and LetsTalk.com . These online companies sell the same products as the major carriers like Verizon, Sprint, AT&T, and T-Mobile but their phone prices are much cheaper. In some cases, Wirefly.com and LetsTalk.com will even pay you for purchasing your service through them!

How can they do this? Basically, the major carrier pays the online retailer a commission for bringing them new customers. Wirefly.com, LetsTalk.com and other online retailers then offer their own discounts and rebates to the customers which in some cases can mean that you, the customer, end up making money just from buying your service from them. What's better then getting paid to buy a cell phone?

Here is an example of how much you can save just by using an online retailer to buy your cell phone service instead of purchasing your cell phone service directly from the provider. One of Sprint's popular cheap cell phones right now is the LG Rumor. I just checked the price at Sprint.com and they are offering the LG Rumor for $49.99 after a $50.00 mail in rebate for a new customer signing a 2 year agreement. LetsTalk.com is offering the Rumor for free after a $49.99 rebate. A savings of $50. At Wirefly.com, they are offering the exact same cheap cell phone for free plus a $50.00 cash back rebate! That is a savings of $100! Not bad for a couple minutes of comparison shopping.

So the next time you are looking to purchase a cheap cell phone, make sure to check the online wireless retailers, because the only thing better than a cheap cell phone, is a free cheap cell phone plus cash back.

Unlimited Cellular Plan Comparison

Here is comparison of the recently announced unlimited cellular plans offered by Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile.

Unlimited Cellular Only

AT&T Cell Phones $99.99

Sprint Phones $89.99

T-Mobile Phones $99.99

Verizon Wireless Phones $99.99


Unlimited Cellular, Text Messaging and Picture Messaging

AT&T Cell Phones $119.99

Sprint Phones $89.99

T-Mobile Phones $99.99

Verizon Wireless Phones $119.99


Unlimited Cellular, Text Messaging, Picture Messaging, Data Access, and Mobile E-mail

AT&T Cell Phones $134.99

Sprint Phones $99.99

T-Mobile Phones $119.99

Verizon Wireless Phones $139.99

Family Plans for 5 lines of service with Unlimited Cellular, Text Messaging, Picture Messaging, Data Access and Mobile E-Mail

AT&T Family Plans $674.95

Sprint Family Plans $449.99

T-Mobile Family Plans $599.95

Verizon Family Plans $629.99


As you can see, Sprint is consistently the cheapest with its Simply Everything Plan undercutting the competition by at least 10% in every category. I hope this unlimited cellular plan comparison helps you determine what service is best for you. Of course if you are already a subsriber to one of the above carriers, at least you know how your carrier matches up to the competition.

Verizon Wireless Unlimited

I'm feeling compelled today to discuss all the unlimited plans available from the major wireless carriers including Sprint, Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T. In this post I will be going over the Verizon unlimited plan.

Verizon wireless is now offering an "Unlimited Basic Plan" starting at $99.99 that includes unlimited cellular calling within the domestic United States. This plan includes unlimited roaming and unlimited access to mobile web with HTML browsing. Data usage will be charged at the rate of $1.99/MB. For a user looking only for cellular and web usage withing the Verizon network, this is the plan to go with.

For the users who are interested in additional forms of messaging such as text messaging and SMS messaging, you can opt for the second tier unlimited plan called the "Unlimited Select Plan" for $119.99. Again, data usage is charged at the rate of $1.99/MB. If you have a tween who sends text messages and picture messages all day long, go with this plan if you are with Verizon.

The most comprehensive unlimited plan that Verizon offers is the "Premium Unlimited Plan" for $139.99. This plan includes the unlimited cellular, unlimited messaging, and unlimited access to Verizon's extensive V-Cast services. Unlimited data access is also included which helps with those applications and downloads that you know you will want to take advantage of.

How does the Verizon unlimited plans add up to the Sprint Simply Everything plan? If you ask me, not very well. The Sprint plan offers similar features to the Verizon Premium Unlimited Plan for $40 less. The Sprint Simply Everything plan is simply an incredible value.

Sprint Simply Everything

Well Sprint has done it! They have decided to step up and offer a $99.99 rate plan called Simply Everything, and it is just that. Sprint Simply Everything gives you not only unlimited domestic cellular minutes, it also offers free text messages, free SMS messages, unlimted data usage, and access to Sprint's comprehensive premium features including Sprint TV, Sprint Mobile Radio, Sprint E-mail, BIS Blackberry Services, and the list goes on and on.

I have personally been waiting for something like this because, in the interest of full disclosure, I happen to work for a Sprint dealer. When they announced this plan, I was very impressed and relieved. Sprint has been hemmoraging subscribers for months and it is about time Sprint steps up and offers an unlimited cellular plan like the Simply Everything that can complete with the other major carriers like Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile.

I am a person who finds it very difficult to sell a product that I don't believe in and up until recently, Sprint has not been able to stay competitive in my local market. Ever since the merger with Nextel, Sprint has been trying to define itself and in the process have changed their focus several times over the last couple years.

Sprint, with its new Simply Everything plan and a new CEO in Dan Hesse, may have finally gotten a much needed advantage that will help turn the company back in the right direction.

I guess I better get out there and sell the Sprint Simply Everything plan to every person I meet.