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Prepaid wireless service has gained popularity because of the advantages it offers consumers. It has become an attractive alternative to wireless plans that often come with long-term contracts.

Aside from being bereft of contracts, prepaid services have also helped people budget the costs of their phone bills. Through these, parents can limit and control phone usage of their children. Likewise, prepaid services have found their niche among people who plan to use mobile phones solely for emergency situations.

However, there are still some disadvantages that go with prepaid wireless services. First, they are still more expensive compared to postpaid services. Second, phones may prove to be more expensive as carriers do not offer as many services as they do with postpaid plans.

There are three available types of prepaid wireless services on the market today. First is the traditional prepaid service wherein the user will buy a phone and air cards. These cards can be refilled as needed with the use of credit cards. There are also hybrid prepaid services. Unlike traditional prepaid services, recurring charges are added in hybrid prepaid services. There may be additional services offered with hybrid prepaid services, but the advantage is that they still do not come with a long-term contract. Lastly, there are unlimited talk time prepaid cards. These allow the users to make unlimited calls within a small local area. This may prove to be a good alternative for landline users. Note, however, that roaming is not possible with such prepaid cards.

Before buying prepaid services, a user should first consider a number of things. If a person sees that he or she will frequently used his or her phone to call people, it would be better to opt for a postpaid plan that offers lower call charges. Likewise, if the owner is a traveling person, it would also be better to go with a postpaid plan. Prepaid plans are usually not capable of roaming service, and even if they are, they might be way too expensive.

# posted by Medical Information : 1:49 AM