• When will you be using your cell phone? Nights and weekends (off-peak hours) or during the business day (peak hours-the most expensive times)?
• How much do extra minutes cost when you go over the allotted amount?
• How much does it cost per minute for roaming charges outside of the service area; what is roaming?
• What standard features does the plan provide? (Call waiting, voicemail, picture messaging, Internet, etc.)
• Are there any extra fees for using special services? (text messaging, picture messaging, internet,)
• What guarantees does the provider have for the life of the cell phone?
• What are international calling options and fees associated with those options?

*Most companies said that using pre-paid international phone cards with a cell phone would be the best option for a prepaid phone It is important to consider how many minutes and text messages you would like to use while in the states. Below is a list of the addresses and contact information for various providers.

Cellular Provider	Cellular Provider
Verizon Wireless	T-Mobile
Mint Mobile	Cricket
AT&T Wireless

SIM CARDS

If you need a SIM card and a short-term phone plan, the ISSS office has SIM cards that can
connect to Mint Mobile. You can use Mint Mobile and the SIM card the whole time you are in the U.S., or you can use it
until you find a permanent phone plan.