Having a prepaid cell phone is becoming more popular in the United States. There is no contract to sign and no monthly bill to pay.

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Cingular GoPhone

Prepaid Cell Phone Cingular GoPhone LogoCingular GoPhone's prepaid cell phone plan is called "Pay As You Go".

Their "Simple Plan" option costs 25 cents per minute, and their "Unlimited Mobile To Mobile" option costs 10 cents per minute, but there is a $1 charge per day for this plan on those days you use the phone.

Your minutes expire after 30 or 90 days depending on the amount you add ($15 to $75) to your account.

If you add $100 to your account, the minutes expire after 365 days.

PRO: 365 day minute expiration is available.

CON: Refill required every 30 to 90 days unless you refill with $100. $1 charge per day if you want the 10 cents per minute option.

WEBSITE: http://onlinestorez.cingular.com/cell-phone-service/gophone/pay-as-you-go.jsp