Test Your Wireless IQ: Navigating the Cell Phone Service Maze

Source: AARP.org | May 5, 2004

Choosing appropriate cell phone service has become a complex process. How many minutes per month? Is a regional plan or a nationwide plan more appropriate? Is it worth signing a multi-year contract to get a free phone every year?

Many consumers want to compare different service providers’ options. This is often a daunting task, as the various companies have different coverage areas locally and nationwide, use dissimilar network technologies that determine which phones a consumer can use, and offer unique pricing plans with widely varying terms. Cell phone users who lack important information and choose the wrong plan to meet their needs could overpay in unused minutes, hidden fees, or excessive long-distance or roaming charges.

How much do you know about cell phone service? Test your knowledge by taking the following quiz.