2. When & Where You Want to Use Your Wireless Service

The primary consideration in choosing a plan is when and where you will be using your phone.

Will you mostly use your phone in the local area or when you travel?
Companies offer a variety of calling plans, such as local, regional, or nationwide.

Will you use your phone on nights and weekends or mostly during the day?
Many companies offer calling plans that include a total amount of allowed minutes of use (“bucket”) that can be used anytime or only at peak times during the month and a second bucket that can only
be used during nights or weekends or off-peak times. Check with each company to learn what is included in their plans and how much you will be paying each month.