Do you live in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa, area and need to buy a cell phone?  Do you want to find out which company offers the best mobile phone plan for you?  We compare prices, coverage, and other characteristics to help you decide which cell phone plan meets your needs.

We provide comparisons and summaries of the following mobile phone service providers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and the surrounding areas.

• Cingular (AT&T)
• I Wireless
• Sprint/Nextel
• U.S. Cellular
• Verizon Wireless
• Qwest

The most suitable cell phone provider for you may not be the best option for others.  If you have a less than sterling credit report or don't have a credit card, a prepay plan may work best for you.  If you use your cellular phone as your primary phone, you may want a plan with unlimited or a large number of daytime minutes.  If you make several calls to friends and relatives in various parts of the country, you may desire a plan with wide coverage and reasonable long-distance rates.

There are many aspects to consider when shopping for a mobile phone plan.

• Price
• Length of contract (if applicable)
• Coverage area
• Periods of unlimited minutes
• Friends & family plan