2007-10-30 04:50:22 · 5 answers · asked by Letty 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
depends on the state you live in, but in New york State you have to be 18 to legally enter into any contract
2007-10-30 04:57:49 · answer #1 · answered by Stacy S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got a cellphone contract when I was 18, and I had to put down a $150 deposit because I had no credit. So if you're going to get a contract by yourself, I recommend either having a small credit card to build up your credit beforehand (this'll help you with a lot of other things in the future too) or shelling out the deposit. You get the deposit credited to your account after a year.
If you're in your teens and such, I would recommend going prepaid or getting in a family plan with your parents. Plans are good if you talk a LOT on the phone, but if you don't talk a lot and just need it for people to get ahold of you... then I'd go prepaid.
2007-10-30 05:01:05 · answer #2 · answered by Dee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As with any contract in the united states you have to reach the age of majority. Usually 18, some states 19 some states 17.
You can get a pre-paid plan though. (US Cellular has really good deals on pre-paid plans)
2007-10-30 04:59:12 · answer #3 · answered by LNP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
18 is usuall for contract stuff
2007-10-30 05:24:55 · answer #4 · answered by Michael M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually 18, but they also run a credit check so for some companies it may be a little bit older.
2007-10-30 04:53:20 · answer #5 · answered by Stephanie H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋