In this report
Survey findings
Rates and plans
What kind of phone?
Phone types
Network type
Design
Features
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January 2006
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Phone types
Because your choice of phones will be limited to those compatible with your service provider, select your provider first (see the "Service extras" section of the January 2006 report on Cell phone service, available to subscribers). Then use these guidelines to select a phone:

Decide on how you'll use it. The range of capabilities you want will steer you to a particular type of phone.

See our Ratings of cell phones and service carriers (available to subscribers). Compare cell-phone service plans using our cellular-plan selector (powered by TeleBright.com).

   

STEP 4:

What kind of phone, network type