Mobile Phone Tariff Comparison

There are two popular ways to pay your mobile phone line. This includes the monthly option and the pay as you go service. These two tariffs are both uniquely beneficial, however it is still essential to select a tariff that will suit your communication needs and budget.

Here are the pros and cons of a monthly option and the pay as you go service.

PAY AS YOU GO
Also referred to as pre-paid mobile phones, a pay as you go service allows the user to purchase a call and text credit in advance. The credit is usually redeemed through pre-paid cards and other top up services.

Pros:

• You are not tied to a monthly or long term billing.
• A pre-paid account has few contractual limitations.
• You can easily control your mobile phone expenses.
• You have the freedom to change or switch providers without the hassles of paying termination fees.
• Ideal for individuals who have no credit cards or permanent residence.

Cons:

• Most pre-paid accounts charge higher rates for SMS messages and calls.
• Pre-paid accounts usually have limited services.
• Pre-paid accounts does not come with a free mobile phone, does the initial cost of a cell phone could be quite expensive.

MONTHLY CONTRACT
A phone tariff with a monthly contract is also called a post paid account. In this type of service, the user is billed according to their mobile usage.

Pros:

• A post-paid account usually comes with a free handset. The customer can choose from a variety of mobile phones.
• The call and SMS messaging charges in a post-paid account are lower.
• Most post-paid accounts give their clients free call minutes and text messages every month.
• A post-paid account allows the user to easily track their phone use.
• Post paid accounts offer a wider range of service such as premium calls, roaming service, and international text messaging.

Cons:

• The user is tied to a minimum of 12-month contract.
• The user should have a good credit history
• The user should wait for the contract to end before shifting to another network provider.