Agnivo Roy

One of the first things you need to know about comparing any mobile plan or deal is to first forget about all the fancy marketing promotional material that comes with them!

To give you an idea of what I mean, you have probably seen something similar to: “Sign up for a $59 deal & we’ll give you free handset and $159 worth of free calls.”

Sounds tempting? Yes, it surely does…

So what does this really mean? Well, the first detail I will verify is that $159 worth of free calls means absolutely nothing until you know exactly what you are being charged. The key to knowing how to compare any mobile phone plan or deal on the market is looking closely at the details and read the fine print. (well, sometimes too fine!)

But this is a problem… here’s why :

Have you ever noticed when trying to review the fine print / terms & conditions of a mobile phone plan that they are extremely hard to read. They are either: all in capital letters, in large blocks of text (making it hard to read) or so small that it’s not even noticeable!

Do you think there is a reason behind this? Of course! They are doing everything in their power to see that you do not, cannot, or will not be able to read it! They are specially engineered to make reading harder so that you drop the brochure in disgust after reading a few words.

And here comes another problem when comparing cellphone deals and plans :

The sheer volume of mobile phone offers out there makes the whole experience totally and utterly confusing! You find yourself in a position where no matter how many deals and plans you compare - every single one runs its’ own sale pitch about being the best. The result is that you can quite easily end up selecting one deal over another that costs you hundreds more over the years!

If you’re looking to buy a new mobile phone; change your plan; or reduce your current mobile costs, then always read the fine prints even if they are boring and hard to read. There are many websites offering online Cellphone Plan Comparison, Mobile Phone Plan Selection Wizard, Guides and offer reviews on various operators and mobile handsets. Always make full use of the information you get from these websites.

Mobile phone companies, with their complicated plans, do not make the task of choosing easy and they do not provide the public with clear information. Instead of just throwing your hands up and choosing any old plan, it is better to equip yourself with the knowledge that can help you to make a wise choice.

Personally, I’ve found that Wirefly is a good online cellphone comparison shopping website with Mobile Phone Resources. (including a convenient wireless wizard tool to help you pick the ideal plan)

So, if you want to be able to compare mobile phone plans in a way that slices hundreds to thousands of dollars off your present and future phone bills, then you owe it to yourself to research the market, check whats on offer and do online comparison shopping.