How to Buy a Cell Phone

Few tools of modern technology have become as prevalent as the cell phone, which allows you to be in touch (almost) all the time, (almost) anywhere. And you can do more than just talk--today's phones let you send and receive e-mail and text messages, surf the Web, and play music and videos. Sifting through the sea of service plans and handsets can be difficult, but I will walk you through what you need to know to get the phone.