Intro:
Before you begin
Step 1:
Choose the right system
Step 2:
Calculate the airtime you'll need
Step 3:
Know when and where you're going to use it
Step 4:
Choose a calling plan
Step 5:
Choose a phone
Step 6:
Read your monthly bill

If your first month's bill is especially high, don't panic. It probably includes one-time costs for any equipment you may have purchased, plus the regular charges for both the first and second month of service.

2torial #0410: Learn2 Shop for a Wireless Phone Read your monthly bill Be sure to read your wireless bill every month, especially during the first few months of service. Because calling plans can be so complicated, make sure you know exactly where your money is going. Some things to watch out for include: Services you pay for but don't take advantage of Extra costs, such as peak-time surcharges and extra-minute charges Air time you're paying for but never use And remember--wireless phone are supposed to make life more convenient, not more complicated. If you spend some time figuring out your needs and researching your options, you'll end up saving time and money down the wireless road.   -end- Learn More! or All steps at once (printable version)