Here are some of the sneaky ways cell phone companies are making you pay more: They offer new phones for free, or a low fee. The "free" phones a company might offer with a new plan are not ...

Customers can use their compatible phones with Tracfone Wireless or purchase one through the company. Customers can purchase basic flip phones for $20, older Galaxy phones for $30 and iPhone 7s ...

Courtney Lindwall is a writer at Consumer Reports. Since joining CR in 2023, she’s covered the latest on cell phones, smartwatches, and fitness trackers as part of the tech team. Previously ...

The company offers a wide variety of phones, including budget phones that come free with a phone plan. Straight Talk works like most other major cellphone companies but doesn’t require long-term ...

I put off calling my cell phone company to negotiate a better rate for about six months. It's tedious, and frustrating, and endless other, equally unappealing tasks kept getting in the way.