A prepaid phone plan, sometimes called a pay-as-you-go plan, is one of the best ways to save money on cell service. You only pay for the data you use, and you’re not locked into a long-term service contract. However, there are a few drawbacks worth considering.
Which? Prepaid SIM vs Postpaid Plans: Explained
With a prepaid plan, you select the service you want to use and then purchase one of the phones offered by that service. You then activate the phone and pay to put a certain amount of airtime on it. You can make and receive calls until your airtime runs out, at which point you have to recharge the phone to use it again.
Prepaid plans aren’t for everyone. Here are some reasons why you might want to try a prepaid plan, and some reasons why you might not.
