Picking a Wireless Plan that Fits Your Needs

How did I pick the Wireless Provider that I use? Way back in the "old days" I picked the only provider in my area and just got the cheapest possible phone plan. I have been lucky. Ten years later I have Verizon Wireless and have always been happy with the service and value. I can't see myself switching unless something drastic happens.

If I were to pick a new plan today, I would look for coverage and reputation. In my area Verizon has coverage reliability everywhere and has long been established as the top carrier. They were born out of a merger involving the entrenched Bell local phone company. Back then there were a LOT of new carriers with spotty coverage. When I sold at a retailer 7-8 years ago, for example, Sprint had very bad coverage and was for easy for people with credit issues.

These days that's not as big an issue. Most of the major carriers are well established. It comes down to certain features and price. Find a good carrier and get a plan that will cover you without ripping you off. If you only use 100 off peak minutes and 50 SMS a month, don't pay for unlimited data plans with 1500 minutes off calling. It seems obvious, but I'm sure a lot of people are paying too much.