Prepaid plans for cell phones,
also known as "pay as you go" plans, allow you to buy your minutes as you
use them. In other words, you pay only for the minutes you need. With a
prepaid cell phone you have control over how much you spend each month,
without having to worry about getting hit with overage charges from your
cell phone company. Prepaid phones and plans are also great for those
without enough good credit to qualify for a wireless contract -- or
individuals who just don't need all the minutes offered by a standard cell phone plan.