The GoPhone is great for companies that want to ensure they do not go over their budget when it comes to cell phones. If it is crucial to you that employees stay in constant touch with the office, providing each employee with a pay-as-you-go phone is a good idea. The GoPhone was created by AT&T originally but is now also owned by Cingular since the two companies merged. It has become more popular than ever due to some recent changes. Find a GoPhone vendor and start saving money today.

Prior to checking out GoPhone providers, decide which type of plan and phone would suit you and your employees. Consider the following:

1. Choose a GoPhone that fits your needs.

2. Select the Pay As You Go plan to save money.

3. Get more choices with the Pick Your Plan agreement.

Action Steps
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Shop for a GoPhone online

There are many GoPhone products available online, allowing you to have a choice in what type of features your phone has. GoPhone online shopping is easy, as you can simply browse features and images of the phone and either choose to order it online or purchase it at a brick and mortar phone store. Once you find your perfect GoPhone for sale online, just make sure that the phone is compatible with one of AT&T's Pay As You Go plans before you purchase it.

I recommend: The easiest way to ensure phone and plan compatibility is to visit the AT&T website and check out its GoPhone list. Best Buy is a GoPhone supplier that has many GoPhones available as well.

Choose the Pay As You Go plan for your GoPhone for ultimate ease of use

If you want a simple pay-as-you-go service agreement, choose the Pay As You Go plan. It is a card-based service, requiring the customer to buy a reloadable card with a certain dollar amount already loaded on it. That dollar amount decreases based on how many minutes you spend on your phone. This is a simple plan that ensures that no one from your company goes over their minutes and costs you money.

I recommend: Choose between two different Pay As You Go Plans using the AT&T website. The company offers a website specifically for users to easily refill their minutes should you choose the Pay As You Go plan. You can purchase refill minutes at a discount at myminutes.com.

Get more options with the GoPhone Pick Your Plan agreement

If you would like a prepaid plan that seems a little more traditional than most, try the Pick Your Plan service agreement. This plan requires automatic billing each month rather than using a reloadable card. You can also obtain prepaid data service as well as rollover minutes.

I recommend: Check out reviews of the plans at prepaidreviews.com to help you make your decision. AT&T explains the plan details further on its website.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Be sure to keep your GoPhone account paid and minutes refilled when necessary. If you fail to pay for minutes for two months after your last minutes expire, your GoPhone account will be deactivated and your phone number will be lost. This will result in you either having to pay to reactivate your account or being required to buy a new GoPhone.