Q: Which mobile cap plan is right for me?

15Nov11

A: Usually the one with the best reception in your area. Don’t get caught up with data download caps, most people don’t get close to their data limits unless they use their phone as a tethered modem.

• Check the reception levels in the areas that matter to you before you sign a contract. Pick up a pre-paid SIM from each of the carriers in your area and try them out. Your phone will show you the signal level even without credit.
• Crunch some numbers and estimate how much data you will need. It’s probably less than you think. I use around 100MB a month, and I use my iPhone without a second thought.
• Remember that you can often scale up a contract plan, but it’s harder to scale down. Carefully watch your usage, and increase your plan if you need. Watch out that you don’t go over your cap data limit, as excess charges are often steep.

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