Mobile phone users increases day by day,so service providers are also in competition,sp before selecting a network provider you must wary, and enjoy the convenience, freedom and re-assurance they allows.
There is a range of different handsets and contracts available, providing mobile communication solutions to suit consumers In India we have airtel, vodafone,idea,loop,aircel etc etc...
so before purchasing the sim card you may review this,since it will makes a wise decision
Income:
Before you do anything else, think about why you want a mobile phone and determine your budget. There are numerous types of call plan, to suit various budgets and needs.services available to reassesses what you spend last week or month
Usage patterns:
How often will you be using the phone, at what time of day and what will be your average call length?didyou call night in lengthy duration ?Will you be using the phone mostly for voice calls, or to SMS friends? Your usage patterns may help determine what type of plan is best for you and your budget.and select the plans accordingly from the service provider ,take a review which provider gives you minimum call rates according to your using time
Plan:
There are four basic types of service agreement: post paid, monthly plans, pre-paid or leasing. Pre-paid is ideal if you want to ensure you stay within a specified budget suits teenagers. Getting a pre-paid first is a best way to control your usage. Monthly plans allow you the flexibility of receiving monthly bills without signing a long-term contract. Business users may prefer the convenience of fixed-term, while leasing may suit you if you only need a phone and handset for a short time. New capped' plans also offer convenience
Call rates within each plan:
Call rates vary from plan-to-plan. It's important to assess both the rates and the call charge calculation methods when evaluating your options. Issues to consider How are call charges calculated? On some plans you will be billed per second, on others, per block of time used (usually per 30 or 60 seconds), or, on the newer capped' deals (post and pre-paid), call caps' apply to many services, providing value and certainty; Is there a flag fall (an amount paid for each connection, in addition to call costs)? Are there any special offers ( cheaper calls off-peak, or to friends on the same network, or for SMS).lot of options available for users nowadays
Features in handset:
A basic handset will allow you to make calls and send and receive SMS. You'll need a more sophisticated one if you want to use the phone abroad, use MMS, voice recording, make video calls, download video or access the internet. ease of use, and your coverage requirements (see coverage'). use facilities that supports your mobile
Flexibility:
Keep in my mind flexibility and your budget - before you buy a handset or take out a plan. Are you likely to want the flexibility to upgrade your handset when a new one becomes available? want to change to a different plan in six months? options for paying for handsets like up-front, flexi-rent deals, as part of your service agreement, and whether pre-paid or post-paid have different terms and conditions for example some include penalties for changing networks, or plans, for example. Read the small print and check you can satisfy all the minimum conditions of the contract before signing anything.
Network coverage:
Where will you be using the phone only in metropolitan areas, or in the country? The two dominant types of mobile network are GSM and CDMA. Check with the carriers where they have coverage to ensure they can provide the service where you need it before signing up. Your coverage requirements may also affect your handset choice there are CDMA and GSM handsets.choose the network that can assure coverage according to the location
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