Shopping for Cell Phones this Holiday Season? It Just Got Easier

(ARA) – Chances are you have a few people on your holiday list who would be thrilled to find a new cell phone among their gifts. From tweeners who are looking for their first cell phone to older teens who want a model with more bells and whistles to your spouse who’s been hinting about wanting a cell phone/PDA combo, cell phones are a popular and appreciated gift.

Knowing what they want is the easy part – the tricky part is evaluating and comparing plans, costs, services and phones side-by-side. According to a report from JupiterResearch, there will be more than 200 million mobile phone subscribers in the United States in 2006, representing 74 percent of the U.S. population. To respond to this immense and growing market, cell phone carriers and cell phone manufacturers continually update the components of their monthly plans, and add an ever-growing list of new cell phone features and services on a seemingly endless parade of stylish new phones that get smaller and flashier with each model.

Comparing various plans for different carriers while staying on top of the latest and greatest phones, features and services can be time consuming and frustrating. Sure, you could walk from one end of the mall to the other, fighting the holiday crowds, to visit various kiosks staffed by overeager sales people who may or may not be able to answer your questions. But a useful service at www.PriceGrabber.com lets shoppers comparison shop the easy way – online. The site lets you conduct side-by-side comparisons of different cell phone plans from multiple carriers and sellers based on preferences for monthly cost, minutes and type of phone.

Here’s how a typical comparison might work. First, choose the criteria most important to you, whether it’s a specific phone, a set of phone features, a certain carrier or a plan with a certain number of minutes. From this starting point, you can easily follow a step-by-step process to shop and compare phones, carriers, the different monthly plans available and price.

For example, say you’re looking for a family plan for monthly service. Choose the amount of money you want to spend each month. The site will show you the all the available plans that fit your criterion, side-by-side, clearly indicating the differences between the plan offerings from the various carriers, including things like the activation fees, plan-per minute charges and much more. Finally, click on “compare prices for phone and plan” to see the phones you can choose among, both free phones and the latest feature-rich models.

Once you have a phone and a plan selected, the site will provide you with a list of sellers that can provide the exact plan and phone combination you’ve chosen. The entire process takes a few minutes, and it is free to consumers.

Holiday shopping has never been easier. Everyone will be thrilled with their new cell phones, and you’ll be assured that you got the best deal possible.

To find the cell phone plan that’s right for you, visit www.PriceGrabber.com.

Courtesy of ARA Content