Cell phones are widely used in America and there are many companies and plans
to choose from. Most companies offer deals to buy a cell phone for a penny or
for free, but they almost always come with a one to three year obligation and
a monthly bill that may not be in your best interest. It is important to understand
all the details of the contract before signing. You may also buy prepaid phones
for a small price and then you must purchase minutes. Some of the most popular
companies are
Sprint,
Cingular
and
Verizon.
Expect to pay around $30-50 a month depending on your plan and how much time
you spend on the phone.
The system used in America is standard GSM on 1900 which different from other countries so most cell phones from out of the country will not work within the United States.