BESTSELLING PREPAID PHONES
Why Buy A Prepaid Cell Phone?
There are many reasons why someone may choose to have a prepaid cellphone instead of a standard plan with a contract. Here are a few reasons why a prepaid cell phone may be the right choice for you:
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No credit check
If you have a less-than-perfect credit history, a prepaid cell phone is a great option since you aren’t required to go through a credit screening to qualify for one. All that’s required is that you buy the phone and keep track of your airtime
so that it doesn’t expire or run out.
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No security deposit
Under a standard cellphone contract, some phones (especially really popular ones like the iPhone) require a security deposit if you have a low credit score or a history of not paying your cell phone bill. In some cases this deposit can be as much as $300. With a prepaid phone, you pay for your airtime in advance, so the cellphone company doesn’t have to worry about the possibility of an unpaid bill.
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No contract
You don’t have to worry about being stuck in a 2 or 3 year contract. You pay as you go and can terminate your service at any time with no penalties. -
No monthly phone bill
You decide exactly how much you will spend each month, so you never run into things like overages, hidden charges or fees. This is ideal if you’re on a very tight budget. The only downside is that if you let your minutes run out completely, you have to reactivate your phone, which means getting a new phone number. -
No age requirement to buy
Prepaid cell phones are a great choice for parents who want to regulate their kids’ cell phone usage, and teach their kids how to be responsible. There’s no age requirement to buy minutes or activate a prepaid phone, so they can actually learn to do it on their own. And you never have to worry that they might end up with a bill that breaks your bank. -
No hidden fees or charges
What you see is what you get. All taxes and fees are built into what you pay for the phone and airtime!
