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ESSAY TITLE: How To Choose a Perfect Cellular Phone Carrier

I. INTRODUCTION

A.  INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT: In today’s in-touch society, it is almost essential to have a cell phone with you at all times.

B.  THESIS: Before choosing a cell phone carrier, you should do careful research. (A thesis is your main argument, or “where you are coming from”.)

1. Determine when and how much you will use your phone.
2. Determine what features you will use.
3. Compare all available rates and plan options.

II.BODY

A. SUPPORTING POINT ONE: Determine when and how much you will use your phone

1. mainly evenings
2. mainly emergencies
3. a lot of peak usage

B. SUPPORTING POINT TWO: What features will be important to you?

1. text messaging
2. Internet access
3. picture and video sharing

C. SUPPORTING POINT THREE:  Compare rate plans

1. What are the basic prices for the minutes you will use?
2. What is the cost of the features you want?
3. Will you benefit much if you choose one network over another based on within network calling benefits.

III. CONCLUSION

A. SUMMARY OF LISTED POINTS: Make your decision carefully based on your intended usage, preferred features, and budget.

B. CONCLUSION: You will be committing to a contract that is very expensive to get out of, so do not be pressured by a salesman or a family member.  Be careful to take your time and not make an emotional decision.