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You are considering a change to your cell service provider.  Maybe you need more from them, or more likely you need to pay less.  Here are some questions you can ask yourself to help you decide.  (Based on material from ChatGPT.)

===== Questions to Help Decide on a Cell Phone Service =====

To help choose a cell phone service, ask the following questions to determine your needs:

==== 1. Usage Needs ====
  * How often will you use your phone?
  * What do you use your phone for most? (e.g., calls, texting, browsing the web, social media, streaming videos, using apps, etc.)
  * Do you use any specific apps or services? (e.g., navigation, messaging, social media)

==== 2. Data Needs ====
  * Do you plan to use the internet on your phone outside of Wi-Fi?
  * Do you stream music or video? (this impacts how much data is needed)
  * Do you want unlimited data or a limited plan to save money?

==== 3. Call/Texting Preferences ====
  * How much do you talk on the phone? (some plans are call-centric, while others are data-focused)
  * Do you text frequently, or just make calls?

==== 4. Budget ====
  * How much are you willing to spend per month?
  * Are you interested in pre-paid plans or post-paid contracts? (pre-paid may be easier to manage)

==== 5. Type of Phone ====
  * Do you already have a phone, or do you need a new one?
  * Do you prefer simple phones (like flip phones) or smartphones?

==== 6. Other Services ====
  * Do you have an Apple Watch, and do you want to make and receive calls with it? (or would using your cellphone device be sufficient to make and receive calls?)
  * Do you want to have your home telephone service use your cell service?

==== 7. Help with Setup and Support ====
  * Would you like help setting up the phone and learning how to use it?
  * Do you need a provider with good customer support?