Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile all offer cell phone service without a two year service contract. While that may sound appealing, Consumer Reports found that being contract-free is not always a bargain.

When millions switch on their new smartphones for the first time on Christmas day, many of them will find themselves in unfamiliar but fast-growing territory. No longer will they be tied to a two-year ...

This guide is designed to explain the difference between SIM only vs contract phones. Today’s smartphone market offers consumers a wide variety of choices when it comes to mobile phone plans. Among ...

The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) reported that satisfaction in the wireless phone industry is improving. The index noted that wireless service providers in total landed at 72 (out of ...

Prepaid cell phone plans offer many perks that traditional contract phones do not, such as the ability to cancel service at any time and enjoy lower monthly costs. If you’re comparing options, use our ...

Earlier this month Verizon dealt a critical blow to the cruel tyranny of smartphone contract plans; on Monday so did Sprint. With T-Mobile eliminating the contract option long ago as part of its ...

It's getting cheaper and easier to own a smartphone, but is there a downside to breaking away from the Big Four? Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands of reviews, features and blog ...

The two-year contract. It is the bane of a cell phone owner?s existence, especially one who must have the latest hot phone at a discounted price. Two years is a long time, and few other marketers can ...

Unlocked phones and competitive service pricing give us more wireless freedom than ever. WSJ’s Joanna Stern tells you how to make a break from your two-year carrier contract. Photo/video: Drew ...