How much do cell phones cost?
Cost of cell phones: Cell phones are often given away by carriers, or subsidized to consumers who sign a service contract. The profit for the carriers is not really in the phones, but in the service fees they charge you for using the network. The same phones purchased without a contract generally cost around $150 for a basic dual-mode phone to $700 for a high-end phone. Keep in mind that if you sign up for a contract that gives you a free phone and then lose it, you won’t get another one for free–you’ll need to pay full cost. Cost of phone service package: The cost of cellular service varies depending on the package you choose, how long you talk, how many long-distance calls you make, and what calling features you have (eg. Voice mail, call waiting, call forwarding, etc.). Talk to your cell phone dealer to see which plan is right for you. What is airtime and how is it billed? Airtime is the actual time that you use the phone in conversation. This includes BOTH incoming and outgoing cal
