How can I choose the wireless phone that is best for me?

You can compare phones just as you compare wireless service plans. Once you have decided which company you will use, visit the wireless company’s store and have the features of the phones explained to you, or look them up on the Internet or in consumer magazines. Keep in mind that the price you will pay for each phone will vary depending on what kind of wireless service plan you select. You can frequently get a larger discount on a phone if you also agree to a longer term wireless service contract. You can buy a phone at full retail price for service without a long-term contract, or avoid contracts by using prepaid or “pay as you go” plans.