Types of Cell Phones

[axbhoff]

Hey. I was thinking about getting a new phone for the holidays. Anyone have any suggestions?

[jamesb]

I just bought a new G1 phone (by Google) for my wife and I am rather impressed with this new cool phone.

[jnjcasper]

I don't know the US scene too well, but everything overseas is prepaid. Can you check that out and see if its cheapest?

[jamesb]

What do you mean everything overseas is prepaid? That is rubbish. I have lived in many different countries and you can always get a phone with subscription.

[grunter]

Get a cheapie, My phones always crap out on me so I make sure I never get a phone that costs more than $160 nowdays.

[JinkyO]

I'm a cheapie pre-paid user too but I have to say the new iphone and the treos look nice. I'm kinda' envious.

[jamesb]

Can you only buy an Iphone with subscription or can you also purchase on for pre-paid basis?

[Jake]

in the uk, you can now get the iphone on pre-pay. its about £350 (US$600ish?)

[jamesb]

Ouch, that is pretty expensive for a phone. Can you get the G1 phone in the UK on prepaid basis already?

[DawnM]

We use the Mike Network - my husband has a Blackberry and I use a quite a bit older cell phone. Everything is done up through Telus and we're quite happy with them, the phones and the rate plans.