Free Agent Cell Phones

I receive a fair amount of feedback from most of my articles, but I think that this article will definitely be a reader favorite. I am letting you in on all of the options that most people are unaware of when it comes to their most prized computer, the cellphone. Cellphones are more common than home computers and are rapidly assuming many of the same functions. There was a time when cellphones were a responsible option in case of emergencies, but now they are quickly becoming a vital cog in the effort to keep us accessible.
Most cellphone users either love or hate their cellphone service provider. Anyone who has spoken to me on my cell, knows that it drops calls so often that I have to make four calls to finish one conversation. So it goes without saying how I feel about my carrier that shall remain nameless. In all fairness, most wireless providers will credit you for dropped calls if you let them know about it. This can reduce the price of your bill and preserve your precious anytime minutes. However, poor service is a good reason to change service providers. Normally this would be a problem because you may be locked into a contract, and there is a hefty fee to terminate your contract. As with most things, you have options.
If you are not under contract by your wireless carrier or close to the end of you contract, you may want to call your provider up and see want deals they can offer you before you jump ship. With that said, many people chose the provider that they have because they wanted the latest trendy “it” phone. If it is the phone that you want and not the necessarily the wireless carrier, then you may want to consider buying the phone on eBay. As long as your carrier supports the phone then you can buy it cheaper than the cost of a new contract and terminating your old contract. You can call your carrier and have them transfer your phone number to your new phone.
If it is your cellular service that has you peeved then you want to consider selling your contract and buying another contract. When most people think of their contract, they don’t actually see it as a full contract. By that I mean, you can buy and sell cellphone contracts in the same way that professional athlete’s contracts are bought and sold. Celltradeusa.com, resellular.com, and cellswapper.com are a few websites that specialize in allowing people to buy, sell, or swap cellphone contracts. If you go this route, I would suggest buying a contract that is expiring within the next six months. The shorter the time that you are under contract the better.
Finally, if you want to change providers but have commitment issues, then prepaid phones may be for you. This way you can gauge their quality of service with a minimal investment.