Finally, you are ready to own your first mobile phone. Do you know what you should look out for when you are shopping for your first phone in handphone shop Singapore? The reason why you need to know how to buy a gadget that will be yours to call someone or to send a text message is because you will be using it for quite some time. Usually the first mobile will lasts about one or two years before you upgrade to a better version.

First of all, you will need to identify the reason you need a phone. Do you need a phone for calling, sending text messages, checking emails, surfing the internet, using GPS or all of these features? This is because each phone has its own features that might or might not be useful for you. The most basic features are calling and sending text messages. However, you might not need to check emails so you can do away with email feature.

Then, you will need to find out the budget you have. Having a budget that fits the requirement is important. How are you going to buy a phone that you desire without having an appropriate budget? The most important thing is to find out the phones that fit into your budget, then make a choice. It is easier this way.

As we know, some hand phones come with attractive mobile plans known as contracts while others come with Pay and Go deals. Check out the pros and cons of both types of deals before you decide on the one that is suitable for you. Not everyone is eligible for contracts but if you have the money, the best is to go for Pay and Go deals because you are not tied to the network. There is no monthly fee and you pay for what you use.

If you want a phone so badly and yet you don't have sufficient funds, you might want to consider contracts. You will have to pay a monthly fee for a period of time depending on the plan. Yes, this is a pain but it is also what you must endure if having a super advanced phone can help you with your work and life. Most of the time, if you are not working, you cannot get a contract but your parents can help you with that.