A prepaid phone is a cell phone that uses a prepaid calling plan, rather than a postpaid plan. With a prepaid phone, you pay for a certain amount of minutes or data upfront, and then your service is active for a set period of time. Prepaid phones are a good option for people who want to control their cell phone spending, or for people who don’t have a good credit history and can’t qualify for a postpaid plan.
Prepaid phones have been around for many years, but they have become increasingly popular in recent years as the cost of cell phones has come down. Prepaid phones are now available from all major cell phone carriers, and they offer a wide range of features and options. Some prepaid phones even come with unlimited talk and text, and some offer international calling plans.