I personally hate this because there are a lot of services out there that just aren’t good—especially if you live in rural or wooded areas. Some don’t work well at all, some drop your calls, and in many places you don’t even get the full service you’re paying for.
You can look at a coverage map, but honestly, you never really know how a service will work until you actually try it. Some companies now offer “try it free” programs, which is helpful because it lets you see how the service really is in your area before committing.
I’ve also noticed that some companies charge outrageous prices for phones. When you shop around, you’ll often find the same phone being sold for much less by another company.
I personally prefer prepaid phones. A lot of big-name companies, like Boost and T-Mobile, will run your credit and then raise the phone price and plans higher than what was advertised. Other companies don’t do that. However, prepaid companies also make you wait before transferring your number to another service, so be mindful of who you choose.
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