Cheap Cell Phone Plans

Need a cell phone? Don't have any money? These are the cheap cell phone plans for you then.

Cell phones used to be luxury items. Now they're must-have lifelines.

A cell phone is more than fashion now; it's a necessity. Pay phones get harder to find every day.

Do you think cell phone plans are too expensive?

Think again. A variety of service providers offer a wide array of cheap cell phone plans.

Inexpensive cellular plans are out there for those who want to talk a lot, those who want to text a lot, and for those who want to do both. And for those who see cell phones as an emergency-only tool, bargain cell phone plans exist for you, too.

Please note that the actual prices and plans mentioned in this article were accurate when the post was originally written in January 2010, but the prices could have changed since then.

Budget Cell Phones for Heavy Talkers

Cheap Cell Phone Plans If you prefer to talk rather than type, competitively priced cell phone plans are available. For example, T-Mobile offers unlimited minutes for just $59.99 per month.

When considering that this is not a landline phone, not a phone that tethers you to your home, this can be a great plan for those who need to be in touch at all times. Talk all day, all night, to anyone in the country from anywhere in the country. All for less than two dollars a day.

Don't need unlimited minutes, but still need to talk here and there? For $39.99 per month, AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon Wireless offer 450 minutes of talk time. T-Mobile ups the minute ante a bit by offering 500 minutes for the same price.

Economical Cell Phone Plans for Heavy Texters

Economy cell phone plans aren't just for talkers. Texting fans can find a plan that suits their budget as well. For unlimited text messaging, bundled with 450 minutes of talking time for when your thumbs are just too tired, turn to Sprint. They offer that exact plan for just $49.99 per month. For about the price of a medium sized coffee ($1.69) per day, text-aholics can type the day away.

For an even more affordable option, consider Verizon Wireless. They offer a text only plan that includes unlimited texting, unlimited mobile web usage, and unlimited data usage for just $34.99 per month. Should the need arise for voice usage, the charge is $0.40 per minute.

No need for mobile web or data usage? Qwert Wireless offers low cost cell phone plans that are strictly for text messaging. $19.99 per month will get you unlimited texting, while $9.99 per month nets 400 total texts (including sent and received.)

Low Price Cell Phone Plans for Heavy Everythingers

So much to say, two ways to say it. Why not use them both?

For people who love the spoken and the written word, cheap cell phone plans are out there. Your needs may be best met by a local wireless provider.

For example, in the Northeast, Pocket Communications is the way to go. You get unlimited talking and texting within the United States for just $35.

Local plans like this are a great deal for those who tend to stay in their home area.

If national coverage is a must, and unlimited talking and texting is a necessity, Sprint offers both for just $99.99 per month.

Moderate Cell Phone Plans for Emergency Users

Having a cell phone is critical in today's world. If your car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, if the landline telephone lines are down, if the cable or internet goes out (for those who use VOIP), what do you do?

Wll-prepared people will reach for their cell phone.

A cheap cell phone and a plan to go along with it can be a literal life saver. Prepaid cell phone service provider Tracfone offers phones starting at just $9.99, and minutes can be purchased online, over the phone, or at many retailers nationwide.

The cheapest bundle of minutes is just $9.99 for 30 minutes. While these minutes do need to be refreshed within 30 days, $9.99 per month for peace of mind is a small price to pay.

If having to purchase minutes as they are used isn't convenient, alternatives that require a contract are available. Sprint offers a low usage plan of 200 minutes per month at a cost of $29.99 per month.

Affordable Cell Phone Plans for Everyone

Cheap cell phone plans are out there if you know where to look. Contract or no contract, the plans are there. They all have their pros and cons.

If limited coverage isn't an issue, local wireless providers can provide great value. National coverage providers have cheap cell phone plans as well, whether they include minutes, text allowances, or both.

Also consider is the cost of the equipment to be used for talking or texting. While the best prices on devices can be found with a large national carrier, requiring a contract to help cover the cost of the device, prepaid cell phone service providers can also have sales or discounts on slightly older devices.