I don?t mean to sound dumb or anything, but since I was thinking of getting a cell phone but am currently completely clueless about how to go about obtaining one, I thought I?d ask several basic questions:
1. What are the fundamental features I should be looking for in any commercial-class cell phone? (i.e., stuff like caller id, etc.)
2. What would be considered as a “reasonable” monthly rate for use of the cell phone?
3. For the sake on convenience, is an annual billing rate an option (instead of a monthly rate)?
4. Are there any rules on choosing a cell phone vendor who mandates a contract, vs. a vendor who does not mandate a contract, any which would you recommend?
5. What is the credibility level of e-mail solicitations offering free cell phones in exchange for the potential member selecting a monthly rate plan?
