How does a cell phone contract work?
Confused when it comes to cell phone contracts?
You are not alone…
Sit down, get comfortable, we are going to be here for a while. Let me explain how cell phone contracts work.
Ok, seriously, this will not take too long…
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Prepaid vs Contract Cell Phone Contracts
It’s a conversation we have all had at some time or another. Which is better, a contract with a cell phone service provider, or going the prepaid route. Well, as with everything today, there are the pros and the cons associated with whichever way you wish to go. Let's have a look at the various pros and cons of having a cell phone contract and prepaid. When it comes to a cell phone contract, it must be noted that not all service providers are alike and there may be different terms, conditions and options for you to consider.
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Working out how much your phone actually cost in your contract
The cellphone market has seen many changes since it was launched in South Africa late 1994. At that time, there were only really two types of contracts and you were still required to pay a substantial amount upfront for a phone. Calls were expensive, coverage was spotty and you had to the phones on the market left a lot to be desired.
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The most popular mobile contract providers
Cell phone service providers and networks do not have an easy job keeping customers happy. Local consumer complaints sites and social media platforms are overflowing with unhappy reports from dissatisfied customers. All companies get their fair share. Some appear to respond better than other yet more complaints continue to be posted 24/7. Satisfaction levels are extremely low and, since the introduction of number portability a number of years ago, loyalty has gone out the window.
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Cell C Mobile Contracts
Cell C has been responsible for a number of innovative new offers and packages which has had some influence on the market in terms of competition. While any increase in competition is good for the consumer, these constant changes often add to the confusion created by multiple contracts with a multitude of permutations. The average cell phone user has a hard time understanding and comparing options and an informed and patient consultant is normally required to advise and explain.
The Different MTN Cell Phone Contracts
MTN offers a wide range of packages to cater to all sectors of the market. No matter what type of user you are, you will find something to suit your needs. There are quite a few options so take the time to think about when, how and how often you use your phone. By now, you should have a fairly good idea of your usage patterns so take the time to understand the options to find the one that suits you best.
The Different Vodacom Cell Phone Contracts
Vodacom offer a range of open ended contracts with inclusive voice, data and sms as well as top up contracts for those that want more control over their account. Look at your historical usage to determine which package will suit your needs best. It can look a bit intimidating at first but look at the monthly subscription and see how many minutes or how much airtime value you receive and how much data is included. Look at the out-of-bundle cost of calls and data as well. Remember, you can always add a permanent or temporary data bundle to a package if necessary.
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The Different Telkom Cell Phone Contracts
Telkom Mobile, as a late entrant to the market, was able to leapfrog technology as well as thinking. As a result, their offerings are highly data-centric. There are a number of platforms on which people can make voice over data calls and as applications such as Viber, Skype and WhatsApp become more popular, voice calling as we currently know it becomes less relevant.
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BlackBerry Z10 Review
I see we’ve got a new kid on the block in South Africa, yes you heard me, and the all new Blackberry Z10 smartphone is soon to land on South African soil. It has the name BlackBerry on it but it runs on a totally different operating system than we are all used to.
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Comparing The Apple iPhone 5, The Samsung Galaxy S3 And The RIM Blackberry Bold 9900
In this article I will attempt to compare the three most exciting new smart phones which are currently available on the South African market for consumers. The phones which I will be comparing are the Apple iPhone 5, RIM Blackberry Bold 9930 and the Samsung Galaxy S3.
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