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There are a lot of companies claiming to have no credit check cell phone plans but does it really help you if you’re looking for a cell phone with bad credit? The answer in most cases is NO, flat out.

You usually ended up purchasing overpriced minutes and you have to prepay your bill or put down some outrageouly expensive deposit. It usually ranges from $300-$500 for a deposit depending on the plan and how many phones will be covered under the contract. In today’s declining economy it’s becoming more and more difficult for people to get a cell phone with bad credit. As if the cell phone companies don’t already make enough money!

The following SIX tips will help you to make sure you don’t get scammed or ripped off if you’re looking for a cell phone with bad credit

#1 – If you have to put down a deposit of any sort you’re paying too much. You should only be required to purchase a phone, most likely at retail value and still be given a contract. You should never be required to put down a deposit and should never be forced to prepay your bill. Unless you’re completely happy and so loyal to your current provider that you don’t have a problem forking over the money in advance.  Read more...

There are so many cell phone plans today that it’s tough to keep track of what plans are good and which plans are not so good. Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T and Sprint are all vying for your business and won’t rest until they’ve stolen you away from their competition, so there is no reason you shouldn’t get the best deal possible. Here are some tips to help you find the best wireless cell phone plans.

1. Be Prepared To Walk Away, And Do It

This one applies to anything you want to negotiate be it cell phone plans, cars, houses, you get the idea. Be prepared to walk away. Even if you like the phone, you think the plan is perfect and you really want it all today, don’t buy it, politely tell the sales person you want to think it over and walk out of the store. If the sales person is worth their salt, they will up their offer to get you to sign. If you are too eager to buy, they aren’t going to offer you anything.

2. Call Your Current Cell Phone Provider With Competitor’s Deals

If you have a cell phone plan provider that you are happy with, but your contract is up, shop around for their competition’s best plan and get them to beat or match it. Cell phone companies want to keep you as a customer, and are willing to negotiate but they can’t negotiate a good plan with you if you never ask. Most cell phone provider’s websites have their top offers plastered all over their front page so researching plans shouldn’t take you very long.  Read more...