Do you compare cell phone plans before you purchase one? If you are like many other people, you do nothing more than learn of a potential upgrade option with the current provider you have and take it. You willingly sign your name on the line for another two-year contract. That's not the best option when it comes to choosing a plan, though... br br How Do You Use Your Phone? br br The best way to consider and compare cell phone plans is to first consider how you use your phone. Do you: br br Send a lot of text messages br Use a lot of data on a smartphone br Use it very little br Surf the Internet with it on a daily basis br Use it to call people only when you are out rather than at home br Once you know this, you can begin to compare the various providers and plans offered. Consider the following types of plans and how well they may fit your specific need...